Dispute Resolution Solicitor – In-house

Job Description

Legal Counsel – Litigation | 1–6 PQE | Staffordshire | Hybrid WorkingnnAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Counsel (1–6 PQE) to join a busy and supportive in-house legal team based in Staffordshire.nnnThis is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or barrister with a background in civil litigation, commercial litigation or broader dispute resolution who is looking to move in-house and develop their career within a large and commercially focused organisation.nnnYou will have responsibility for a varied caseload of contentious matters, working closely with colleagues across the business and external legal advisers. The role offers genuine ownership of litigation matters, exposure to a broad range of disputes and the opportunity to develop your understanding of the legal and commercial issues affecting a large organisation.nnnThe RolennnAs a Legal Counsel – Litigation, you will:nn

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• Manage and advise on a varied range of litigation and dispute matters

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• Handle matters through to settlement, resolution or court proceedings, where appropriate

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• Deal with a mixture of civil, commercial and other contentious matters

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• Review and assess claims, advising internal stakeholders on potential risks and outcomes

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• Liaise with internal teams, customers, third parties and external legal advisers

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• Manage relationships with external counsel and third-party providers

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• Assist with the management, reporting and progression of litigation matters

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• Provide practical and commercially aware legal advice to colleagues across the business

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The role is deliberately broad, and candidates with experience across civil litigation, commercial disputes or other contentious areas are encouraged to apply.nnnAbout YounnnYou will ideally be:nn

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• A qualified solicitor or barrister

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• 1–6 years' PQE

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• Experienced in litigation and/or dispute resolution

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• From a civil litigation, commercial litigation or broader contentious legal background

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• Comfortable managing your own caseload and progressing matters effectively

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• Experienced in dealing with court proceedings, ideally including County Court and/or High Court litigation

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• Commercially minded, with an interest in understanding the wider impact of legal issues on a business

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• A clear and concise communicator with strong problem-solving skills

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• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities

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You do not need to have worked in-house previously. This could suit someone currently working in private practice who is looking to make their first move into an in-house legal team.nnnWhat’s On Offern

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• Hybrid working – 3 days per week office-based

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• A genuine opportunity to move in-house and develop your commercial legal experience

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• A varied contentious caseload rather than a narrowly defined litigation role

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• Early responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of your own matters

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• Exposure to a range of legal and commercial issues within a large organisation

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• The opportunity to work closely with senior legal and business stakeholders

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• A busy and supportive legal team with scope for professional development

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Why Apply?nnnThis is a great opportunity for a 1–6 PQE litigator looking to take the next step in their career and gain valuable in-house experience.nnnWhether your background is in civil litigation, commercial disputes or another area of contentious legal work, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, take ownership of a varied caseload and develop a much stronger understanding of the legal and commercial issues affecting a large organisation.

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