Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor - London, United Kingdom - The Workplace Consultancy

The Workplace Consultancy

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is seeking a senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their busy Dispute Resolution Team, operating at Partner level or as a Senior Associate looking to develop their career.

Profile

Top ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, my client has been advising organisations, businesses and individuals for almost 300 years.

They attract the best regional clients as they offer the highest level of commercial expertise outside London.

They regularlydeal with high value and complex cases and can offer an exciting workload with the opportunity to work closely with the Firm's corporate and employment teams on multifaceted disputes.

The dynamic and highly respected Commercial Litigation Team (one of the largest in Kent) conducts a wide range of commercial litigation including commercial contract disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, insolvency,IP & IT and construction disputes.

A large proportion of their work concerns commercial contract disputes for a wide range of local, national and international businesses as well as public sector clients, particularly in the Higher and Further Education fields.

Skills:

6+ PQE (other PQE will be considered)
Strong academic credentials
Experience in complex commercial litigation at a top tier law firm or established regional practice
Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
Effective negotiation skills, good attention to detail and clear drafting skills
Effective technical and analytical skills
The ability to tackle complex problems quickly and to provide clear, strategic, pragmatic solutions
Flexibility

What We Can Offer You

This is a stellar opportunity to join a highly regarded Team undertaking cutting-edge quality work within a regional Firm that offers a good work life balance.

They strive for excellence and provide training and development to enhance legal, business and management skills.

They invest heavily in their IT systems and infrastructure in order to remain at the cutting edge when it comes to technology.

Staff welfare is essential to my client and the Firm's democratic 'Staff Forum' coupled with a dedicated Staff Partner ensure that staff are involved in the decision making process and future direction of the Firm.

In addition to a competitive salary, professional development and generous holiday, you will be enrolled in the Firm's pension scheme health cash plan, private medical and dental health care schemes, staff discounts and social events.

The Firm invests heavily in training and development and the role is an excellent opportunity for career progression.