Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

A truly outstanding opportunity has arisen with one of the largest firms in the South outside of London. They are independently recognised as one of the UK's leading national law firms with top quality clients and excellent work.

The working atmosphere in the firm is positive, supportive, relaxed but professional, and they pride ourselves on a taking a practical, considerate and collaborative approach with both clients and colleagues.

The Role

We are now looking for a technically strong, personable, versatile, commercially minded and ambitious lawyer, looking to pursue a career in commercial litigation.

The commercial litigation team is part of the wider dispute resolution group. It handles a range of complex litigation and international arbitration. It also provides strategic advice on claims avoidance and risk management. It is described in Chambers UK as “diligent, thorough, realistic and outcome focused”.

The work of the team is diverse but key areas are:

Contract litigation

Company and partnership disputes, including shareholder litigation;

Fraud;

Insurance;

Claims for injunctive relief;

IT; and

Professional negligence.

The team’s client base is diverse and ranges from household name PLCs, mid-tier businesses (quoted and owner-managed), international companies and high net worth private clients. The client has a large amount of international work and the commercial litigation team is no exception, frequently handling or co-ordinating cases with an international element and working with overseas lawyers. The team also works closely with other areas of the firm on contentious matters.

Qualifications and Experience

A strong team player with good interpersonal skills, strong academics and high-quality experience – typically with a major City or leading national/regional practice – who has a commercial approach and excellent technical, communication and negotiation skills.

The practice provides opportunities for continuous learning, growth and development. They also recognise that lawyers value the ability to work flexibly -so agile working policies to facilitate flexible working is standard.

Origin Legal is handling a number of Litigious Solicitor vacancies throughout the South East. If you are a Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for a move, call now for a confidential discussion.

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