Commercial Litigation NQ

Location
England, Devon, Exeter
Salary
£48000 - £55000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted
15 Sep 2020
Closes
09 Oct 2020
Ref
BBBH24098
Contact
Sean Nicholson
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
PQE Level
2-4, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor NQ-2 years PQE to work for a market leading team, who are ranked highly in London and the regions for the Commercial Litigation work they deal with.

They have a team of 16 across Commercial Litigation, with 3 of their Partners being ranked as leaders in the field. You will receive unrivalled investment and will be given an excellent platform to progress.

You will work closely with a Partner, who is a leader in the local market. They plan on growing the team and this hire is essential for them and will put you in a strong position to rise the ranks in a short space of time.

The Firm

This firm has recently opened an office in Exeter - currently, the firm has offices in the City and West End of London, as well as one other regional office in the UK and several offices internationally. They are ranked in the Legal 500, with several Lawyers being marked as leaders in their field.

They have expanded in recent years and now stand at over 100 lawyers, with 20 Partners. They are ranked highly across multiple practice areas and have a client base that puts them right up there with the biggest practices.

The firm is highly profitable and well managed, and in recent years they have won many awards. They are a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking firm. You will find a truly collegiate culture and an open-door policy for both Lawyers and support staff.

The firm has ambitious growth plans for this new office over the next 24 months, making now an exciting time to join the practice.

Exeter is a huge part of their expansion plans, having already taken on a number of leaders in the local area.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor NQ-2 years PQE to join their new Exeter, Devon office.

The commercial litigation department is one of the busiest at the firm, and they have big plans to expand this department. They are looking for a Solicitor to join them who is ambitious and really wanting to progress. Many of the hires they make as a firm are for the future partnership.

The firm's existing litigation team has years of experience and you will be supported by an excellent team. The caseload will be varied and you will deal with a wide range of commercial litigation disputes on behalf of a variety of companies, partnerships and individuals. You will deal with a mix of partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims and high value commercial disputes.

You will be:

  • You will be joining a cutting-edge department which deals with an exciting client base, offering real value to the matters they deal with.
  • They are incredibly popular with entrepreneurs, SME, OMB and tech start-ups.
  • They operate across many industry sectors but are known for their specialist knowledge within the Technology, Hospitality and Media.

The work is of the highest quality, so you'll gain exposure to a level of work most aspire to. This being a new office for a commercial law firm currently based in London, makes this a unique and rare opportunity for a commercial litigator in Exeter.

Requirements:

  • You will be a Commercial Litigation Solicitor NQ-2 years PQE
  • You will have strong technical knowledge
  • You will be commercially minded and enjoy business development and marketing

Salary & Benefits:

  • You will receive a competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure
  • The firm also promotes a healthy work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join the new Exeter office of this growing, Legal 500 firm.

Apply now for confidential consideration.