Litigation & Claims Counsel in Hemel Hempstead

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Litigation & Claims Counsel to join our global Legal team. This full‑time permanent role will support the management of litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and related risk management initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and other disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing case strategies in collaboration with senior legal counsel and external counsel.
• Coordinate fact gathering, document collection, and preservation activities.
• Monitor litigation developments, deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Review briefs, settlement agreements, and other dispute‑related documents.
• Manage and coordinate incoming and outgoing claims, including customer, vendor, subcontractor, and third‑party claims.
• Support claim investigations, root‑cause analyses, and resolution strategies, including coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in assessing claim exposure, reserves, settlement opportunities, and recovery options.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain litigation and claims management policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Post‑qualification legal experience, preferably in litigation, disputes, claims, or investigations.
• Experience gained at a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams.
• Preferred: Experience supporting cross‑border disputes or multinational legal matters.
• Preferred: Exposure to commercial disputes, construction claims, technology disputes, or regulatory investigations.
• Preferred: Experience working with external counsel and litigation budgets.
• Preferred: Familiarity with discovery, legal hold, and document management processes.
• Additional language capabilities are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes fixed and variable compensation.
• Flexible working time models and mobile working where applicable.
• Individual training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee advisory program and employee referral scheme.
• Paid time‑off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending account, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Monthly stipend to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device.

Compensation

Base salary for this position is $151,800 - $155,300. All regular full‑time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

NTT Global Data Centers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.