Commercial Litigation Solicitor | NQ to 2 PQE | St Albans (Hybrid)
Want to run your own commercial disputes caseload, with a directory-recognised team behind you? This St Albans firm also takes on matters referred in by London and national practices, without the daily London commute.
The firm
My client has a highly regarded commercial litigation team. A leading legal directory recognises it for managing sensitive, large-scale proceedings, and for being approachable and easy to deal with. The firm now wants to add a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to its growing, established Dispute Resolution team.
The work
Commercial contract disputes
Director and shareholder disputes
Contentious insolvency, supported by a large roster of Insolvency Practitioner clients
Non-contentious advisory work alongside litigation
Matters referred in by London and national firms when they're conflicted
Clients include businesses, directors, shareholders and private clients.
The role
As Commercial Litigation Solicitor, you'll build and manage your own varied caseload with appropriate supervision. You'll also support colleagues on complex, high-value disputes. Day to day you'll be:
Running matters from first instruction through to settlement or trial
Drafting pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and correspondence
Attending hearings, mediations and client meetings
Preparing trial bundles and working alongside counsel
Carrying out legal research and preparing advice notes
Getting involved in business development, networking and marketing
About you
NQ to 2 years PQE (at least 6 months seat completed in commercial litigation)
Experience in insolvency litigation would be a bonus
Strong academic and technical ability
Clear, confident written and verbal communication
Excellent attention to detail and able to juggle competing deadlines
A positive, can-do attitude and a real commitment to client service
Good IT skills
What's on offer
Competitive salary
Hybrid working
Full-time, permanent
A supportive team where new...
Commercial Litigation Solicitor in St Albans employer: GerrardWhite Careers
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