Commercial Litigation - Solicitor
Description
We are recruiting for an ambitious and motivated Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE to join our Commercial Litigation team, on a full time basis. We are proud that our client base rivals that of City or global firms which provides our people with significant opportunities to work on varied, complex and interesting matters.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to develop their career in a fast paced and supportive environment.
Person Specification
The successful Solicitor will have proven technical experience in Commercial Litigation. We are ideally looking for 2 - 4 years PQE. You will have good client and team communication skills and a desire to play a key role in the future of the team. We are looking for driven, enthusiastic and pro-active candidates who are problem solvers. The right candidate will have strong commercial acumen and aspirations to grow with the firm. Above all, you will be able to deliver succinct, quality and tailored advice to key clients. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player and will have high levels of motivation.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Ensure all new instructions are appropriately scoped and priced to achieve target gross margin and signed off by line manager.
- Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”.
- Maintain the integrity of data in key platforms such as Lawsoft, Visualfiles, Worksite and InterAction by ensuring that they are updated in a timely manner.
- Support business development/marketing.
- Assist the more senior lawyers with more complex transactions.
- Undertake legal research both as requested and on own initiative.
Benefits
You will be given guidance and support to develop your career within our Commercial Litigation team. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, training and development, private medical insurance, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, on-site restaurant and an active social committee.
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.
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