COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER

Location
Guildford
Salary
competitive
Posted
26 Mar 2017
Closes
23 Apr 2017
Ref
JB25250
Contact
Jonathan Barber
Job Title
Lawyer
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Specialist Commercial Litigation Lawyer sought for a boutique practice in Surrey.

Our client is a niche practice offering a broad range of services to private individuals and businesses from their offices near the Surrey / Hampshire border. A bright, modern environment welcomes staff and clients alike, providing a friendly and approachable face combined with professional solutions. Offering City-level expertise without the commute, they provide a good work/life balance, client contact from the outset and career development.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join our clients’ thriving practice in the Guildford area. Becoming part of a dedicated team, led by one of the firms’ partners, the successful Lawyer will enjoy a diverse caseload incorporating: contractual disputes; contentious construction; insolvency; property litigation; professional negligence; partnership and shareholder disputes and; debt recovery. Acting for and liaising with clients throughout the region, the ideal Lawyer will also participate in business development activities for the department and firm as a whole.

Offering exposure to high quality work, excellent career progression and competitive salary; this position is suited to a confident Lawyer seeking to further develop their career within a progressive practice. Please contact Jonathan for further information quoting reference JB25250.

The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE gained within a reputable Commercial Litigation department.
You must have excellent technical skills with a broad range of expertise.
You will be commercially aware with first class interpersonal skills across all levels.
You will be a confident negotiator with strong influencing skills.
Prior involvement in business development would be advantageous.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER