At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our Litigation team, handling diverse disputes and providing expert legal advice.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing, culturally diverse law firm with ambitious goals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build client relationships and contribute to business development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic legal landscape while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 3-5 years PQE and strong litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
MASB Group is the parent company of several ambitious businesses, including Quality Counsel Law, MASB Consultancy, MSR Solicitors and more.
We are hiring on behalf of one of our subsidiaries - MSR Solicitors.
Who are we?
MSR Solicitors is a young nationwide law firm with impressive growth and high ambition.
Our core values emulate our passion for our work, thirst for knowledge and duty to our clients.
We specialise in Immigration, Criminal, Litigation, Conveyancing, Family and Employment Law.
We are a culturally diverse firm respecting all our employees.
We believe our employees are our greatest assets.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Solicitor to join and lead our established Litigation team as the Head of Department.
This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a strong background in civil and commercial litigation, who is adept at managing a complex and varied caseload from inception through to trial or settlement.
What would you be expected to do?
Handle a broad spectrum of disputes, including breach of contract, landlord tenant, professional negligence, partnership and shareholder conflicts, and defamation.
Assess case merits, identify litigation risks, and develop robust, client-focused strategies.
Preparing clear and persuasive pleadings, applications, witness statements, and skeleton arguments.
Provide clear, concise, and commercially astute advice to clients, ensuring they are consistently well-informed and managed throughout the litigation process.
Represent clients at interim hearings, case management conferences, and in alternative dispute resolution settings such as mediation.
Work efficiently under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Commit to business development and contribute to the profile of the Litigation team.
Bring an established clientele or otherwise new clients.
Build and maintain relationships with clients.
Provide excellent client care and maintain client satisfaction.
Stay up-to-date with litigation laws and regulations.
Provide expert legal advice to clients and colleagues.
Ensure competent file management, including using computerised case management systems.
Achieve billing targets and ensure effective billing processes.
What we expect you to have?
Qualified solicitor in litigation with a minimum 3-5 years PQE.
A valid practising certificate from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
A thorough, practical understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and experience navigating the County Court and High Court systems.
Proven track record in successfully handling litigation cases.
Proactive team player who can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Strong advocacy, communication and negotiation skills.
Strong client acquisition and relationship management skills.
Goal-oriented and the ability to meet billing targets.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
Litigation Solicitor employer: MASB Group
At MASB Group, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and client-focused law firm that values the contributions of our employees. Located in the vibrant city of London, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits such as a company pension, private medical insurance, and employee discounts. Join us to be part of a thriving team where your passion for property law can flourish and make a meaningful impact.
