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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