Civil Litigation Solicitor

Gherson LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gherson is a market-leading London-based solicitors firm specialising in UK immigration and international protection, now seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor or employed barrister with 7+ years PQE to join our Dispute Resolution Team. The role focuses on high-value and complex commercial disputes and sanctions-related matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in top-market disputes, strong CPR knowledge, and the ability to manage own caseload while mentoring junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in top-market or boutique City disputes focused on high-value and complex matters.
• Strong grasp of CPR, Commercial Court Guide, and CE-File experience.
• Ability to manage own caseload and supervise junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex civil litigation caseload including high-value matters.
• Assist on larger matters and progress cases independently.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members while delivering client-focused solutions.

Skills

Civil litigation

Caseload management

Team leadership

Commercial disputes

Deadline-driven

Legal research & drafting

Cross-border disputes

Education

Solicitor or barrister qualification

Tools

CE-File

Case Management System

Job description

Gherson is a market leader and a pre-eminent firm of solicitors in the UK and Brussels, providing specialist advice and representation in UK immigration, international protection, corporate and individual financial crime and dispute resolution, including civil litigation and international arbitration.

We are a diverse and agile firm, who pride ourselves on our quality of work, client service and passion for our practice. We are now seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor or employed barrister with 7+ years of post-qualification experience to join our expanding Dispute Resolution Team, which focuses on complex and high-value litigation and arbitration, including cases with a sanctions-related component.

We would like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience in a top-market/boutique City disputes resolution practice (or practices), focusing predominantly or solely on civil matters concerning high-value and/ or complex corporate, commercial and financial disputes.
• A strong grasp of the CPR and the Commercial Court Guide, as well as the CE-File system.
• A proven track record of working on complex civil litigation across their career to date.
• An ability to handle their own caseload for less complex cases, as well as assist on larger matters.
• Management of junior team members and ability to progress cases independently.

The ideal candidate would also have experience in some of the following:

• Cross-border disputes and/ or the conflict of laws.
• Sanctions and white-collar crime/ investigations matters.
• Matters for high net worth and/ or ultra-high net worth individuals.

The skills required for this role will include:

• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude.
• A commercial, solution-driven, and client-focused approach.
• Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills and effective use of Case Management and Time Recording Systems.
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts, with opponents, experts and with the court.
• Excellent drafting ability and a commitment to achieving the very best outcome in difficult circumstances.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

About Gherson

Started by Roger Gherson in 1988, Gherson Solicitors LLP is an award-winning immigration practice in London, specialising in UK immigration, nationality, extradition, white collar crime, sanctions and human rights law.

The UK In-bound Immigration team offers services that cover the full spectrum of all UK immigration categories. Due to our position in the industry, we attract clients who have complex immigration matters. We also act on behalf of businesses and private family offices.

The International Protection team specialises in complex human rights and asylum claims and defending extradition requests and applications to the European Court of Human Rights. We act on behalf of clients subject to the UK and the EU sanctions regimes and have a busy and growing litigation and arbitration practice.

Gherson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.