Commercial Litigation Solicitor

International law firm

London

A well-established international law firm in London are on the look out for an experienced commercial litigation solicitor to join their ever-growing disputes team. The firm are known for providing entrepreneurial, commercially minded and innovative solutions. Although the Firm is based in the heart of Central London, their clients include FTSE-rated companies, property professionals, offshore investors, private developers, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals.

Key responsibilities:

• Client liaison in person, in writing and over the telephone
• Communicate with clients, litigants in person, solicitors, counsel, courts and all other interested parties
• Drafting and proofing documents
• Instructing Counsel and experts
• Preparation of reports to clients
• Negotiation
• Business development including preparation of articles and insights
• Undertake appropriate additional tasks provided by the other members of the team
• May be asked to go on secondment to support our client relationships

Essentials for a successful candidate:

• A real interest in and enthusiasm for Commercial Litigation
• Excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and all relevant court and other ADR processes
• Experience of and an interest in general Commercial Litigation Disputes
• Able to work as a team player assisting across the team as well as being able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Hard working and professional

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Rowan Hemblade at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other commercial litigation opportunities in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any commercial litigation solicitor.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.