NQ Solicitor | Banking & FundsAre you ready to qualify into a collaborative, market leading team?
Our Banking & Funds team is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the team in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a top tier practice working across both banking and funds transactions, with exposure to high quality, complex work in the UK and internationally.
You’ll work closely with experienced lawyers on cutting edge transactions, gaining a broad understanding of how businesses operate and helping to deliver practical, commercial solutions to clients. The team also works collaboratively with other divisions across the firm, playing a key role in strengthening long term client relationships.
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. If you’re a self starter with a strong client service mindset and a collaborative approach, you’ll thrive here.
Ideally, you’ll have gained experience in banking or funds during your traineeship, although we recognise this isn’t always possible. As a minimum, you should have finance or broader transactional experience, coupled with a genuine desire to learn, develop and progress within the role.
Does this sound like the ideal place to start your career? Apply now.
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 michelle.macpherson@burnesspaull.com or call 01224 261286.
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:
26 May 2026

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