Commercial Litigation Associate

Hays Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Group Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile group litigation cases, focusing on consumer law, environmental issues, and international claims. You will lead complex cases, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with external legal experts. With a hybrid working policy and a competitive package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Policy

Competitive Package

Specialist Team Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with experience at a leading law firm.
• Ability to handle vulnerable claimants sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage group litigation cases across various legal areas.
• Negotiate settlements and draft complex agreements.

Skills

Group Litigation

Consumer Law

Environmental/Product Liability

Negotiation Skills

Drafting Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Law Degree

PQE (1-3 years)

Job description

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.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Competitive package.

What you need to do now
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