Autonomous Commercial Litigation Associate | Hybrid

Reed; West of England; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hybrid working

26 days holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Résumé du poste

Reed in Bristol is expanding its Commercial Litigation team within the Complex Litigation function. The role targets an experienced litigator with expertise in court litigation, mediation, and ADR, able to manage an autonomous caseload and collaborate with senior team members to deliver exceptional service standards.

You will handle consumer and/or commercial contract disputes, ensure adherence to CPR and costs considerations, and work toward efficient resolutions while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in handling a caseload of consumer and/or commercial contract litigation.
• Excellent technical knowledge of legal claims, case management, CPR, and cost considerations.
• Strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and applicable pre-action protocols.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple commitments, and make sound commercial decisions.
• Proactive in managing your own caseload to a very high standard.

Responsabilités

• Manage a complex caseload of commercial claims, ensuring efficient and commercial resolutions through courts, mediation, or ADR techniques.
• Work closely with Principal Associates to meet SLA's, KPI's, and financial targets, driving efficiency and performance within the team.
• Conduct early assessments of claims to determine success prospects, managing each claim in line with legal expenses insurance policy requirements.
• Maintain cost-effectiveness in case management and foster a culture of efficient case handling focused on excellent customer outcomes.
• Handle customer care diligently, investigating and responding to complaints or escalating them appropriately.

Connaissances

Caseload management

CPR/Pre-action

Dispute resolution

Negotiation

Communication

SRA Code compliance

Court litigation

Cost management

Description du poste

Reed in Bristol is expanding its Commercial Litigation team within the Complex Litigation function. The role targets an experienced litigator with expertise in court litigation, mediation, and ADR, able to manage an autonomous caseload and collaborate with senior team members to deliver exceptional service standards.

You will handle consumer and/or commercial contract disputes, ensure adherence to CPR and costs considerations, and work toward efficient resolutions while maintaining strong client