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 newly qualified and junior solicitors can develop their careers
If this Commercial Litigation Solicitor role sounds like the right next step, apply today!
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Commercial Litigation Solicitor employer: GerrardWhite
Join a pioneering legal knowledge service that prioritises work-life balance while keeping you at the forefront of legal advancements. With a flexible hybrid working model in the heart of Central London, you'll enjoy a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration with top legal experts. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding team dedicated to delivering high-quality content in pensions and trusts law.
