Counsel, Dispute Resolution

Appleby; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleby in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution. The role requires at least eight years of post-qualification experience and involves advising clients, training junior members, and contributing to marketing efforts.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-Discovery systems. You'll play a crucial role in client development and managing junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of post qualification experience in dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of corporate, dispute resolution or private client practice areas.
• Proven ability to manage junior lawyers and contribute to practice management.

Responsibilities

• Generate new clients and work from existing clients.
• Advise clients on dispute resolution matters.
• Effectively train and manage junior team members.

Skills

Client development

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Practice management

Advocacy skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-Discovery Systems

Job description

Job number: 1483 | Department: Dispute Resolution

Principal duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Generate new clients or new work from existing client and work referrers.
• Advise clients, in keeping with the Group’s principles, with respect to all aspects of dispute resolution matters
• Represent the Group in dealings with outside law firms, government representatives, agencies and other professionals involved with the client’s matters
• Advise clients on complex commercial transactions
• Develop a thorough understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy
• Effectively train, develop and manage junior team members, including participation in training programmes
• Contribute to marketing efforts through writing articles for industry publications, speaking at conferences and attending overseas business development trips

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of at least eight years of post qualification experience in a dispute resolution practice area
• Strong skills in and specialised knowledge of a corporate, dispute resolution or private client and trusts practice area, as applicable
• Developed analytical drafting and negotiating skills
• Proven skills in practice management, client development, marketing and relationship management
• A demonstrated ability to establish priorities, organise and delegate work assignments
• Advocacy and trial preparation experience
• Prior experience and proven ability to manage junior lawyers and contribute to management of the Firm
• Knowledge and experience with discovery, including e-Discovery Systems
• A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programme