Commercial Litigation Associate

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une prestigieuse société d'avocats au Royaume-Uni recherche un Senior Group Litigation Solicitor avec une expérience avérée en litiges collectifs. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité de travailler sur des affaires de premier plan et d'avoir un impact significatif dans le domaine du droit. Les candidats doivent être dotés d'excellentes compétences en négociation et en rédaction, et auront la chance de travailler au sein d'une équipe spécialisée sur un large éventail de cas.

Benefits

Competitive package

Opportunity to work in a specialist team

Qualifications

• Idéalement entre 1-3 PQE.
• Expérience en litiges de groupe, droit de la consommation et responsabilité environnementale.
• Compétences excellentes en rédaction et négociation.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des cas de litiges de groupe, y compris droit de la consommation et responsabilité environnementale.
• Développer de nouvelles actions collectives.
• Négocier des règlements et rédiger des accords complexes.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

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31.05.2025

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Your new company

It is a leading law firm that specialises in group litigation, consumer law, environmental and product liability, and international claims. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Group Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claimant litigation, with a focus on group actions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and make a significant impact in the field of group litigation.
Your new role

• Lead and manage group litigation cases, including consumer law, environmental/product liability, and international claims.
• Develop and scope potential new group/representative/collective actions.
• Work closely with external solicitors and counsel on innovative legal actions
• Handle complex legal issues, including service out of jurisdiction, foreign applicable law, and quantum.
• Liaise with litigation funders, third-party marketing consultants, and NGOs.
• Negotiate settlements and draft complex settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in high-profile cases, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally between 1-3 PQE (guidelines only)
• Strong academic background, ideally with experience at a leading law firm working on class actions.
• Extensive experience in group litigation, particularly in consumer law, environmental/product liability, and international claims.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to handle vulnerable claimants or witnesses sensitively.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work in a specialist team on a broad range of work.
• Competitive package.

What you need to do now
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