Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) - Disputes & Regulatory

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Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) | Disputes & Regulatory Ready to launch your legal career at the very top of the profession, joining a Band 1 Disputes & Regulatory team? Our Disputes and Regulatory team are seeking a Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) to join our Aberdeen office. You will work on high-quality matters, learn from leading practitioners, and build the foundations of an outstanding career. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing, Band 1-ranked practice, delivering first-class legal services across a diverse and high-quality client base. You will play a key role in enhancing client service, contributing to the continued growth of our disputes and regulatory team, and helping us maintain our reputation for excellence. You will work closely with leading solicitors and gain exposure to a wide range of complex and high-value matters. The work is varied, spanning key areas such as general commercial litigation, real estate disputes, insolvency-related matters, and energy sector disputes. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise across multiple disciplines while working as part of a strong and supportive team. As well as working with leading clients, you'll be part of an inclusive environment that encourages you to be yourself and supports you to perform at your best. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation as a disputes solicitor. While the workload can be demanding at times, it offers significant professional growth, exposure to high-calibre work, and the satisfaction of delivering outstanding results for clients. We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware solicitor with up to 2 years' PQE in general commercial litigation, who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will bring strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach. If you are a qualifying trainee looking for an NQ position, we ask that you have completed a seat in commercial litigation. If you're ambitious, eager to learn from leading lawyers, and ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Click here to get an insight into our fantastic Disputes & Regulatory team. Full details can also be found in our job specification . If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Rhona.McKelvie@burnesspaull.com or call 0141 273 6877. Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Closing Date: 10 July 2026

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