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Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) | Disputes & Regulatory

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

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 (N…

Skills: Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Disputes, Insolvency, Energy Sector Disputes, Technical Legal Ability

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Knowledge & Development Lawyer | Funds

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Knowledge & Development Lawyer | Funds Do you want to be part of a team that’s market leading, not only in Scotland but globally? We’re on the look out for a Knowledge & Development Lawyer to join our global go-to funds …

Skills: Knowledge Management, Legal Development, Funds Law, Banking Law, Corporate Law

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Legal PA | Corporate and Commercial

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Legal PA | Corporate and Commercial We believe it's not just lawyers who can have great careers at legal firms. Are you an experienced PA looking for your next challenge? We’re looking for a PA to join our Corporate & Co…

Skills: Diary Management, Billing, Financial Processes, Meeting Coordination, Travel Coordination

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Solicitor/Senior Solicitor/Associate (1 - 4 PQE) | Real Estate (Renewables)

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Solicitor - Associate (1-4 PQE) | Energy Are you a skilled lawyer ready to join a market leading team in Real Estate (Renewables)? We are looking for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor/Associate (1 - 4 PQE) to join our Real Es…

Skills: Real Estate Law, Renewable Energy Transactions, Business Development, Scots Law, Property Law

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Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) | Disputes & Regulatory

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Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom • On-site

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Responsibilities

The solicitor will handle high-quality matters in general commercial litigation, real estate, insolvency, and energy sector disputes. They will contribute to the growth of the Band 1 Disputes & Regulatory team while delivering first-class legal services to a diverse client base.

Requirements

Candidates must be a solicitor with 0-2 years PQE in general commercial litigation or a qualifying trainee who has completed a commercial litigation seat. The role requires strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Full job description

Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) | Disputes & RegulatoryReady 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 [email protected] 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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About Burness Paull LLP

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Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Edinburgh
LinkedIn followers
15,791

Burness Paull is a top tier commercial law firm supporting clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Two things make us tick: delivering results and being easy to deal with. From tech to private equity our clients are among the most exciting UK and international corporates, but we never assume any entitlement to the next deal. That means clients get the very best legal advice delivered by people with their feet firmly on the ground. If you think all lawyers are cut from the same pin-striped cloth, you haven’t worked with Burness Paull.

Offices: 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ, GB · 2 Atlantic Square, 31 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8AS, GB · 2 Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1DQ, GB

Corporate lawCommercial lawDispute resolutionProperty lawMergers & AcquisitionsIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawOil and GasBanking and FundsRenewables
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About Burness Paull LLP

LinkedInVisit site

We’re not just legal people. We’re people people.

Industry
Law Practice
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Edinburgh
LinkedIn followers
15,791

Burness Paull is a top tier commercial law firm supporting clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Two things make us tick: delivering results and being easy to deal with. From tech to private equity our clients are among the most exciting UK and international corporates, but we never assume any entitlement to the next deal. That means clients get the very best legal advice delivered by people with their feet firmly on the ground. If you think all lawyers are cut from the same pin-striped cloth, you haven’t worked with Burness Paull.

Offices: 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ, GB · 2 Atlantic Square, 31 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8AS, GB · 2 Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1DQ, GB

Corporate lawCommercial lawDispute resolutionProperty lawMergers & AcquisitionsIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawOil and GasBanking and FundsRenewables
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