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In-house Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Employer
BCL Legal In-House
Location
England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
Salary
Additional Benefits
Closing date
12 Sep 2019

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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, In-House
Experience Level
Mid Level, Senior Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Litigation/Dispute Resolution
PQE
1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years

Job Details


A Commercial Litigation Solicitor is required for an In-house position with a successful Sheffield based organisation.

The role would be perfect for someone seeking their first In-house move; it's a great opportunity to continue your specialism in commercial disputes whilst developing non-contentious experience and progressing a career In-house.

This is an established yet entrepreneurial group of businesses and you will work closely with the current Legal Counsel and senior leadership team on a variety of issues. Your role will involve;

- Handling a variety of heavy-weight commercial disputes (including shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice) including instructing external counsel and attending trials
- Advising the business on a range of non-contentious matters (including commercial contracts, compliance, etc)
- Act as legal/business advisor to the senior leadership team

The role would suit someone with a strong commercial litigation background, advising on commercial disputes as part of a reputable team in private practice. You will have a desire to move In-house and work closely with senior stakeholders on a range of commercial and legal matters, and be comfortable in advising on disputes autonomously.

The ideal individual will have;

- Significant commercial litigation experience
- 3-8 years PQE
- Exceptional communication skills
- Interested in moving to a more commercial, In-house role

The business is offering a competitive salary and benefits package. This opportunity would suit a an experienced lawyer who is looking to move away from client development work, and work in house as the dedicated lawyer for one client.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us. If this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

For a full list of jobs you can also visit the BCL job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer

Company

BCL Legal  - we are  100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for leading companies based in England

  • Every day since 2003 we have been building our knowledge of which lawyers exist in the market for permanent and temporary requirements.
  • Over 8,000 ‘commercial lawyers’ have asked us to assist them with their career– our expertise is knowing who to call upon for each role that we assist.
  • True experts in our field, with over 2,200 lawyers, company secretaries and compliance professionals placed in-house across the UK since 2003.
  • Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and businesses in great detail.
  • Unique involvement with the in-house legal community through free CPD seminars https://www.bcllegal.com/clients/events and other added value products.
  • Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.

Some of the organisations we have assisted:

  • Arriva
  • Asda
  • BAE Systems
  • Bannatyne
  • Bet365
  • Bupa
  • DHL
  • Elior
  • Hermes Parcelnet
  • Holland & Barrett
  • Ilke Homes
  • LEVC
  • London Luton Airport
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Michelin
  • Molson Coors
  • Rolls Royce
  • Sodexo
  • Zuto

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we’re working on, please contact Mark Levine, Craig Wilson, Alison McKee, Tom Fleet, Tom Shaw or Josh Mcconnell.

Offices in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 819 7475
Location
Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom

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