At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead litigation strategy and manage disputes in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Company: Join a high-growth tech scale-up in a regulated sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in diverse legal matters.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping legal strategies in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with 1-3 years' PQE in litigation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Start Date: Immediate
Role: Legal Counsel - Litigation (6 Month FTC)
Business: Technology scale up
Location: London (3 days/week in office)
Duration: 6 months, possibly longer
We're partnering with a high-growth tech scale-up in a regulated sector that is looking for a Legal Counsel (1-3 PQE) to join the team on a 6 month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with extensive experience of managing complex disputes and investigations.
What you'll be doing:
- You'll be the go-to legal adviser for litigation, disputes and investigations, including:
- Lead the company's litigation strategy and manage contentious matters, from early-stage disputes through to formal proceedings and resolution.
- Develop legal strategies that balance commercial objectives with effective risk management.
- Oversee relationships with external counsel.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory enquiries, investigations and other sensitive matters, working with stakeholders across the business.
- Advise on complex customer complaints, product-related issues and other high-risk matters requiring legal input.
- Build and improve internal processes, guidance and escalation frameworks.
This is a broad role that may also cover:
- Regulatory matters in a highly regulated industry.
- Employment law and workplace disputes.
- Data protection and privacy (UK GDPR).
- Delivering legal training or supporting cross-functional business projects.
About you:
- You'll be a qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction), or have equivalent experience, with around 1-3 years' PQE.
- Strong experience handling litigation, disputes and investigations.
- Immediately available and able to commute to central London 3 days/week.
Legal Counsel (1-3PQE) - Litigation (6 month FTC) in City of London employer: Forte Legal
Join a dynamic technology scale-up in London, where innovation meets opportunity. As a Legal Counsel, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values professional growth and offers the chance to lead complex litigation strategies. With flexible working arrangements and a focus on employee development, this role provides a unique platform for meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment.
