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Insolvency / Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Employer
BWF Legal Recruitment
Location
Essex
Salary
£45000 - £58000 per annum
Closing date
19 Sep 2019
Reference
KR13817

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

Job Details

Insolvency / Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Ref: KR13817 North Essex £45,000 - £58,000 (DOE)

A superb opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a Legal 500, Lexcel accredited and multi-office law firm who are one of East of England's oldest and fastest growing law firms. They have developed a large client following as a result of both longevity and quality of service.

You will be joining a specialist dispute resolution department who are committed to working with their clients to resolve disputes and they now boast the largest specialist insolvency team in the region. They can offer advice to companies, partnerships, directors and business owners in relation to all insolvency/litigious matters.

Responsibilities:

  • As the Commercial Litigation Solicitor, you will run a caseload of contentious insolvency and debt recovery files, together with assisting on general insolvency and banking litigation
  • Support the insolvency team and the wider dispute resolution department and its growth
  • The caseload will include:
  • Advising Trustees in Bankruptcy, Liquidators and Administrators
  • Banking litigation, including security enforcement for banks/lenders
  • Administration appointments, both in court and out of court
  • Winding up and bankruptcy petitions
  • Debt recovery and associated disputes
  • Contentious insolvency cases, including claims for misfeasance and antecedent transactions
  • Involved in networking, training and marketing activities of the team, including presentations, briefings and attending both internal and external functions
  • Travel to other offices will be required regularly

Requirements:

  • You will ideally have 4-5 years PQE, although relevant experience will be considered over PQE
  • Good technical knowledge and understanding of both insolvency law and general commercial litigation, including Civil Procedure
  • Experience of commercial litigation work and insolvency litigation and advisory work
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work to deadlines, including a willingness to work beyond usual working hours in order to do so (if required)
  • Business development skills

Apply:

If you are ambitious and would like to join a respected firm who have a reputation for encouraging a friendly and supportive environment and where career progression is offered from day one, please contact Kingsley Raffael at Law Consultants for a confidential discussion. 01279 464455 kingsley@lawconsultants.co.uk

Company

BWF Legal is a niche recruitment agency committed solely to Legal Recruitment. Established since 1989 we have an enviable reputation for providing a fast, efficient service in a friendly and professional manner.

Recruiting for solicitors, lawyers, legal executives, conveyancers, paralegal, practice managers and accounts staff across all legal sectors and not restricted to residential property, commercial property, family, private client, wills trusts & probate, company commercial, immigration, court of protection, dispute resolutions, personal injury, employment, criminal, pensions and many others.

We focus on permanent and locum positions and work with senior partners to trainee legal executives our highly experienced consultants can help you obtain the right career move. Our aim is always to target live relevant vacancies rather than just simply sending your CV to every legal firm in your area.

If you are seeking a permanent career move we can help, please contact recruit@bwflegal.co.uk.  We can also support locum and contract positions at short notice if necessary for holidays, sickness, maternity and special projects etc. nationwide.

We are happy to advise if you are just considering the locum option and would like information on potential earnings etc.

Whether you are looking for an in-house position with a firm of solicitors or a position with a drafting firm BWF Legal has an extensive database of contacts and vacancies that could facilitate the right move for you.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01279 464455
Location
Suite 8
The Chestnuts
4 Stortford Road
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1DA
United Kingdom

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