Senior Solicitor - London, United Kingdom - Brett Wilson LLP
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal defence/professional disciplinary solicitor in a busy litigation boutique ranked by both the _Legal 500 _and _Chambers and Partners _in Farringdon, London.
The successful applicant will undertake criminal defence and professional regulatory/disciplinary work.
They will work collaboratively with other members of the department (including assisting in the supervision of those junior) and will report to Nick Brett.
They must have extensive experience in criminal litigation and preferably will have undertaken professional disciplinary/regulatory work. They should be adept at running their own caseload independently and progressing matters with limited/strategic supervision.The department works on a privately funded basis only, servicing professionals and HNWIs. Applicants should have demonstrable and recent experience of working in private practice. They should also be natural communicators and comfortable advising people froma wide range of backgrounds.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Applicants will be able to demonstrate achievement at a leading firm, or specialist boutique firm, with a privately funded caseload. They will have name recognition within the industry and receive regular personal referrals and/or repeat client work.
A genuine enthusiasm for the commercial side of legal practice is key, motivated by the growth of the applicant's client base, conversion of enquiries and acting in a delicate and pragmatic way when dealing with clients in difficult situations.
Further, theapplicant will be expected to talk about their commercial understanding of private criminal practice, their financial performance and their continued ability to meet targets.
The ideal applicant will be expected to run cases near-independently and achieve settlements/outcomes which are above the client's and/or supervisor's expectations.
This will be achieved with an ability to think creatively about cases and prospective resolutions.They will also be expected to supervise others, both formally and informally as a leader and role model.
It is essential that the successful applicant has excellent IT skills, including the advance features of Microsoft Office and prior use of case management systems.
The firm is committed to offering the highest level of service to its clients and the applicant must share this ethos and adhere to the highest professional standards.
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