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Commercial & Insolvency Litigation Solicitor

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, Hertfordshire
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
23 Oct 2018
Reference
67307

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Job Details

THE FIRM

Multi-service leading law firm based in Hertfordshire known for its warm and friendly culture.

As part of an ambitious growth strategy our client is building a rapidly expanding and innovative Enterprise team composed of their corporate and commercial, employment, commercial litigation and commercial property teams.

THE ROLE

Join our client's growing Dispute Resolution team and work on a varied case load of all aspects of commercial and insolvency disputes.

Duties and responsibilities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Handling an active caseload of your own files with responsibility for the day to day conduct of your files, under Partner supervision;
  • Working with other members of the team on bigger, more complex cases and taking ownership for a particular stream of work on bigger cases;
  • Supporting the Partners with business development initiatives;
  • Recognising the importance of cross-selling and identifying opportunities to refer work to other teams;
  • Attending networking and firm events to build relationships with potential clients and intermediaries;
  • Assisting in developing and implementing marketing strategies for specific area(s) of expertise and work;
  • Regularly updating knowledge and expertise and sharing this with others in the team/firm.

THE CANDIDATE

  • A minimum of 4 pqe in dealing with commercial and insolvency disputes.
  • Well organised and able to demonstrate good time and file management.
  • A commitment to reading around various areas of law and litigation practice in their own time to build knowledge on a rolling continuous improvement basis.
  • A can-do and positive attitude.
  • Creative problem-solving ability and tenacity when it comes to meeting client objectives.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Commitment to meeting individual budgets.
  • Confident with the ability to interface and develop relationships with a variety of people.
  • Good knowledge of relevant computer programmes e.g. PMS, MS Office suite, CRM.
  • The ability to manage a number of tasks under pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times.

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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