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Dispute Resolution Lawyer

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, London
Salary
£Magic Circle / top benefits
Closing date
27 Jun 2018
Reference
66763

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Practice area
Commercial litigation
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

THE FIRM

One of world's leading international law firms.

The firm is organised into groups that undertake a general spread of work, encouraging lawyers to work on an extensive range of matters.

Much of the work spans the globe, with transactions involving overseas offices as well as leading independent law firms in many other jurisdictions.

Associates tend to work for partners in their own group, but you may also work for partners in others to provide a breadth of experience not only in types of work, but also in the different working practices and approach of different partners.

THE ROLE

Within the Dispute Resolution practice in a team where as an associate, your work will involve High Court matters, domestic and international arbitrations, formal inquiries and interjurisdictional disputes.

The practice encompasses the whole range of commercial and financial disputes including banking litigation, professional negligence, administrative law matters and proceedings for judicial review.

Role and responsibilities

Advising on the legal and commercial aspects of a wide range of commercial and financial disputes including cross-border disputes and financial arbitrations

Advising on legal and commercial aspects of a wide range of investigations and enforcement actions brought by regulators

Developing professional relationships with clients

Supporting the wider team in developing business and raising the profile of the firm

Managing/supervising the work of others including trainees

Providing efficient professional support for partners.

ABOUT YOU

A commercial litigation solicitor ideally 2-5pqe in a City or leading international firm.

First rate legal/commercial knowledge and analytical skills

Broad exposure to complex, high value disputes

Previous experience giving dispute resolution advice in a strategic context

Experience of reviewing, analysing and providing detailed advice on legislation

First rate drafting skills

Strong academic background and a demonstrable high level of intellectual rigour

Excellent client relationship skills

Excellent efficiency and transaction management skills

Ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually challenging environment

Experienced in running negotiations/meetings

Willingness to present to large and small groups, both internal and external

Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture.

Experience of handling international work as the vast majority of the firm's clients have considerable overseas interests.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.

Company

Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.

Private Practice:

Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.

In House:

We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.

Professional Suport:

Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.

An Individual Service:

Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.

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