Litigation Counsel (London)

Aventum is retained by a client who is seeking a mid-level disputes professional to join them as a Litigation Counsel, reviewing merits of complex commercial litigation. This key position involves conducting thorough early case due diligence to inform decisions on third-party funding or After The Event (ATE) insurance products.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive legal risk assessments of potential cases;
• Evaluate litigation merits, quantum, and recoverability;
• Draft detailed case analysis reports with funding recommendations;
• Liaise with solicitors and counsel to gather critical case information;
• Present findings to the investment committee;
• Monitor and report on case progress post-investment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally from a recognised law firm or in-house legal team;
• Strong technical litigation background with demonstrable case analysis skills;
• Commercial awareness and understanding of litigation funding principles;
• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable insights.

For more information, please contact Jared Glazier. Aventum Search is acting as an employment agency in relation to this opening.

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