Disputes Resolution Solicitor
- Employer
- BWF Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Salary
- £38000 - £48000 per annum + Strong benefits avaliable
- Closing date
- 9 Oct 2020
- Reference
- 14123
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- Practice area
- Commercial litigation
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Disputes Resolution Solicitor
A superb opportunity has arisen for a Disputes Resolution Solicitor to join a long-established Legal 500 and Lexcel accredited law firm who are highly regarded and lead a modern and progressive firm of experienced solicitors who value their culture of client service.
The dispute resolution practice area has a strong reputation both locally and further afield with extensive experience in all matters relating to litigious matters. As a result of planned expansion, the purpose of the role is to take on an existing caseload as well as develop relationships with new clients and be actively involved in business development. You will work alongside the dispute resolution partner, three solicitors and support staff.
Responsibilities:
* As the Disputes Resolutions Solicitor, you will undertake a varied caseload which will include, but not limited to:
* Contentious aspects of commercial litigation and some civil litigation (but not personal injury)
* General breach of contract, including sale of goods, theft of confidential information, contentious probate, insolvency and shareholder and partnership disputes
* Actively involved in all aspects of business development, including presenting of seminars, writing articles and blogs and networking within the local business community and with key referrers
Requirements:
* You will be 1-3 years PQE level with generalist dispute resolution experience, but all applicants are encouraged to apply if you meet the relevant criteria
* An enthusiasm for contentious work and experience of and a real interest in business development is essential
* Some knowledge and practical experience of general civil and commercial dispute resolution work in the county court is required
* Commercially minded
* Strong organisational skills
* Excellent verbal communicator
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + public holidays
* Non contractual additional holiday(s) at Christmas
* Non contractual profit share bonus
* Auto enrolment pension with Royal London
* BUPA healthcare (after six months service)
* 4 x salary life assurance with Canada Life (after six months service)
* £500 contribution towards gym membership or other wellbeing club/classes (after six months service)
* Allocated parking
* Flexible working
Apply:
If you are a team player who is looking for a long-term future with a respected and well regarded firm whose Investors in People accreditation show the high standards throughout the firm, please contact Kingsley Raffael at BWF Legal for a confidential discussion.
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.
- Website
- http://www.bwfgroup.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01279 464455
- Location
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Suite 8
The Chestnuts
4 Stortford Road
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1DA
United Kingdom
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