Solicitor Senior Solicitor - Dispute Resolution - Edinburgh Glasgow

Are you an ambitious Solicitor or Senior Solicitor looking to make a great career move? We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our thriving medical negligence team, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We're proud of our history but firmly focussed on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working. We're independent, and proudly so. As Investors in People and Investors in Young People Gold award holders, we will provide you with full supervision and support. Our team Our Medical Negligence and Personal Injury team is a dynamic group of legal professionals based across our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. We have extensive knowledge and skills representing individuals who have suffered a loss as a result of medical negligence. We are very well known for resolving high value and complex disputes across the Medical Negligence and Personal Injury sector in Scotland. We are tenacious, empathetic, collaborative and very proud of our role in achieving life changing results and just outcomes for our private individual clients. We are also very proud to support the charity sector with our membership of Action against Medical Accidents and as the sole Scottish legal support services panel member for the Child Brain Injury Trust. What we do/what sets us apart: Our team is a mix of experienced practitioners, trainees, and legal support professionals who bring professionalism, empathy, and ambition to the work we do.  

• Led by Robbie Wilson, a Chambers and Legal 500 ranked litigator with over 15 years of experience
• Robbie is said by the Legal 500 to be “very experienced and knowledgeable in clinical negligence cases” and “by far and away the standout individual at Anderson Strathern…..experienced and incredibly capable clinical negligence litigator” with Chambers adding that “He is really considered and an exceptionally good lawyer. He knows his stuff and is really empathetic.”
• The team is also recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers at Tier 1 for Clinical Negligence in Scotland
• Key clients range from individuals who have suffered a catastrophic outcome from their medical care to parents wanting to pursue a claim for their child who suffered a brain injury at birth to families seeking justice for a loved one who died as a result of medical negligence. Hear from our team directly “Working in the team is incredibly rewarding and has given me the opportunity to deal with complex and challenging cases involving medical negligence and personal injury that make a real difference to clients' lives. The team encourages independence and personal growth in a supportive environment and enables the development of strong legal and advocacy skills” Jane Pothan, Associate  What the role will involve
• Understand the specialist practice areas of the team and all relevant court procedures
• Have strong organisational and technology skills together with the ability to develop and progress a busy and interesting case load
• Work independently but always as part of a collaborative team
• Provide exceptional client service and develop client relationships
• Meet agreed fee earning/chargeable hours targets and have an excellent understanding of financial housekeeping issues and commercial awareness.
• Identify and manage risk effectively in your work
• Contribute to the management of the firm through participation in strategic activities
• Represent Anderson Strathern and manage/grow our client/referral relationships to develop business for the firm
• Identify and manage productively business development and cross-selling opportunities
• Build your technical skills/abilities, become/retain recognition as an expert in your chosen field of work and consolidate managerial/business skills
• Manage, supervise and develop team members effectively and in a proactive manner What will be expected of you as a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor
• Scottish solicitor, qualified approx. 2-4 years PQE
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as an individual and as part of a team
• Willing/able to undertake advocacy, appear in court/at hearings and be involved in the full range of the team's work, including meeting clients, instructing experts/counsel and progressing court proceedings in both ASPIC and the Court of Session
• Be technically skilled in litigation
• Strong client focus and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to business development   What you will get in return You'll find challenge, variety, and strong mentorship – all within a team that supports your career and respects your personal time.
• A voice in departmental strategy – we encourage participation from all levels in decision-making.
• Strong culture of collegiality and mentorship, supporting lawyers at all stages of their careers.
• Opportunities to work on landmark cases that shape the Scottish legal landscape.
• Respect for work-life balance, with hybrid working and realistic expectations on hours and billing targets.
• Shared success by having a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of individuals who have suffered a devastating loss as a result of the medical care received.
• On-going career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture and work environment
• A competitive salary and benefits package