Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor

The team advises on a broad range of issues for commercial and public sector clients, including, amongst other things, anti-bribery & corruption, environmental law, financial crime, health & safety, management of commercial and strategic risks, advice on powers and duties, judicial reviews, statutory appeals, public inquiries, and corporate crime, compliance and investigations.

The work can often be complex and high profile. The successful applicant will be expected to handle a varied workload covering all areas in which the team is active, with appropriate support and instruction from senior members of the team.

The successful applicant will be expected to help support the growth of the practice through both client work and co-ordinated business development activity.

Opportunities will be available to develop personal advocacy skills including the potential in the longer term for entry into Brodies’ Solicitor Advocacy Unit. Experience of one or more of our practice areas is desirable but not essential, however a genuine enthusiasm and interest in the core areas of regulatory law, corporate criminal law and environmental, health and safety law is essential. An interest in advocacy would be of benefit but is not essential.

Core Tasks

• Working collaboratively with junior and senior colleagues in the practice
• Delivering exceptional client service at all times
• Creating, developing and analysing complex legal arguments
• Developing close working relationships with a wide variety of clients, often in challenging circumstances, and assisting with ongoing management of these relationships
• Liaising effectively with clients in explaining and discussing complex legal issues
• Communicating with regulators and other authorities utilising negotiation skills, where appropriate
• Identifying and recovering all relevant evidence and effectively analysing and evaluating that evidence
• Carrying out all preparations appropriate for court appearances, demonstrating research skills and the ability to construct and understand legal arguments
• Presenting effectively before courts and other tribunals
• Actively contributing to the development of a team environment
• Developing your own understanding of and expertise in the areas of law and practice relevant to the team’s work, through both working with senior team members and taking the initiative yourself
• Supporting the development of the team’s internal and external profile including working with senior team members to grow the practice
• Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

Person Specification

• Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest and enthusiasm for advising on compliance, regulatory law, corporate crime and investigations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with clients
• Takes personal responsibility to keep legal knowledge up to date
• Shows understanding of client needs and tailors advice appropriately
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in explaining complex legal issues
• Demonstrates strong research skills
• Able to work with a degree of autonomy
• Able to manage own case load which will be varied and demanding
• Knowledge of Sheriff Court and/or Court of Session procedure
• Committed to keeping up to date on changes in law and developments in practice areas
• Qualified to practise in England and Wales is desirable but not essential

Skills

• Self-motivated and driven
• Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
• Applied knowledge
• Commercial and profit focus
• Conduct and communication skills