Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Ranked Legal 500

5+PQE

London

A well-established London law firm is on the lookout for an experienced commercial litigation solicitor to join its ever-growing disputes team. The firm is known for providing entrepreneurial, commercially minded and innovative solutions. This well-regarded London firm's 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 Counsellors 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 with 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 Jamie Parsons at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working on 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.