Job title: Litigation Associate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Job published: 09-06-2025
Job ID: 80908
Contact name: Gary McMahon
Phone number: +447714254890
Contact email: gary@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Associate

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a highly respected mid-tier firm, seeking to appoint a Litigation Associate to join their accomplished disputes team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. This permanent role offers the chance to work on a broad range of litigation matters in a well-established and supportive environment. The firm is known for its strong reputation in commercial disputes, career development pathways, and genuinely collaborative culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Associate looking to advance their career within a firm that offers high-quality work, real progression opportunities, and a well-balanced approach to life and law.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Excellent career development with clear progression routes

  2. Flexible PQE range – ideally NQ to 3 years

  3. Location options – Glasgow or Edinburgh offices


The Role:

  • Advising and representing clients across a variety of commercial litigation matters

  • Drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence

  • Managing a varied caseload under supervision, with increasing autonomy

  • Working closely with senior team members on complex disputes

  • Supporting strategic planning and resolution of contentious issues

The Person:

  • Qualified Solicitor in Scotland, ideally with 0–3 years PQE

  • Strong academic background and demonstrable litigation experience (including traineeship exposure if NQ)

  • Commercial awareness and excellent client-handling skills

  • A team-oriented mindset with ambition and a desire to grow professionally

The Rewards:

  • Competitive salary, tailored to experience

  • Strong mentoring and structured development plans

  • Excellent firm culture with a supportive leadership team

  • Genuine progression opportunities and exposure to high-quality work


Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

To find out more about this Litigation Associate opportunity, contact Gary McMahon in confidence at gary@huntersavage.com. We are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep market knowledge and a people-first approach. We work closely with our clients and candidates to deliver expert advice and long-term career value.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary based on experience and suitability. We reserve the right to adjust shortlisting criteria depending on response levels.