Thompsons Solicitors Scotland
Professional Disciplinary & Criminal Defence Solicitor (1 – 4 Years PQE)
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About Thompsons Solicitors Scotland
Thompsons Solicitors Scotland is a distinctive law firm dealing with personal injury, employment law, and professional disciplinary cases. We are seeking a Solicitor to represent private, non-legal aid clients and trade union members in both the criminal courts and in Professional Disciplinary Hearings. We frequently represent clients who have been summoned before the Scottish Social Services Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Teaching Council, and other regulators across Scotland.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary: £44,812 - £49,275 per annum.
- Dynamic Team Culture: Collaborate with professionals committed to excellence and client care.
- Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements to support your work-life balance. Can be based from any of our Scottish offices (Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow). As the team is primarily located in Glasgow, occasional travel for meetings and training will be required.
About the Role
You will be responsible for your own case holding comprising primarily of professional disciplinary and criminal matters, with occasional Fatal Accident Inquiry and civil litigation involvement. You will be familiar with both criminal and civil court procedure and have the confidence and experience to run criminal and professional disciplinary cases from inception to conclusion, including significant client contact and lengthy Advocacy where required. Experience of Fatal Accident Inquiries is not essential, as training will be given.
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This is a varied and challenging role, but one where the suitable candidate will have the chance to rapidly develop their career. Working directly with the Supervising Partner, you will be required to liaise with and provide advice to trade union officials, as and when required, and will be expected to travel with the Thompsons delegation to trade union conferences and meetings.
What We’re Looking For
Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with experience in regulatory work, as this would be highly advantageous for the role. However, the position would also be well suited to a criminal solicitor who is keen to broaden their expertise and take on new challenges within a dynamic team. Our professional disciplinary cases are often a direct result of criminal charges being brought against the client, thus representation for the same client across criminal and regulatory fields is common. Representing trade union members mean we cover the whole of Scotland, thus a car driver is preferred.
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What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your expertise and leadership.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Inclusive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
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Take the next step in your career with a firm that values expertise. Join us in achieving excellence and delivering justice. We will review CVs as they are received and may progress suitable candidates to interview during the recruitment process, so early application is encouraged.
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