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Are you a seasoned litigator ready to lead high-value disputes with confidence? Do you thrive in mentoring junior solicitors and shaping the strategic growth of a successful team? Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will directly impact departmental success and client satisfaction.
You'll be instrumental in expanding the department's client base and service capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to become a go-to litigation specialist, leading on high-value files and supporting the strategic growth and supervision of the wider Dispute Resolution team.
Benefits:
- Salary up to 80,000 per annum DOE
- 34 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays and the day after Boxing Day)
- 8% Employer pension contribution
- Hours of work: 09:00am to 17:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
- Location: Walsall
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Birthday off
- Hybrid Working: 3 Days in the office, 2 Days from home
Role & Responsibilities:
- Acting as lead file handler for complex commercial disputes
- Advising clients on matters including shareholder, director and partnership disputes, injunctive relief, and contractual claims
- Supervising junior fee earners, offering guidance and mentoring support
- Collaborating closely with the Head of Department to expand the department across multiple offices
- Managing a varied caseload (approx. 40-50 active files)
- Supporting internal team development and sharing litigation expertise
Required Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Experienced in complex shareholder, director, and partnership disputes
- Experienced in injunctive relief applications and contractual dispute resolution
- Broad understanding of commercial litigation matters
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior legal professionals
- Strong client care, communication, and leadership skills
- Comfortable working under general supervision with high levels of autonomy
Apply now!
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