Counsel - Litigation & Investigations

Junior Advertising; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic legal team, focusing on litigation and investigations. This role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with a strong background in dispute resolution, particularly in English high court litigation and international commercial arbitration. You will manage major disputes, provide strategic legal advice, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers its employees to reach their full potential. If you're ready to make a significant impact within a supportive environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Green Car Scheme

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in major disputes.
• Expertise in English high court litigation and international arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Manage major disputes and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide clear legal advice and oversee external legal services.

Skills

Dispute Resolution Expertise

English Law Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Judgment

Client Focus

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Job Title: Counsel - Litigation & Investigations

Location: Frimley Surrey. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Managing major disputes on behalf of BAES
• Identifying disputes risk and advising on and implementing related risk mitigation strategies
• Advising and negotiating settlements of disputes both before and after formal proceedings have been commenced
• Overseeing the engagement of external legal services to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal advice
• Providing specialist English law advice, with expertise in English court litigation and international commercial arbitration
• Providing clear and practical legal advice using straightforward language
• Helping to develop and implement investigations capabilities across our businesses
• Actively contributing as a member of the global legal community by sharing knowledge and expertise and collaborating effectively across teams and functions to support strategic goals.
• Ensuring the consistent application of the company's Operational Framework and adherence to applicable internal legal policies
• Fostering a culture focused on delivering the highest quality legal advice ensuring internal client satisfaction through accuracy, clarity, and timeliness as well as commerciality and proportionality

Your skills and experiences:

• Be an England & Wales qualified solicitor or barrister with relevant experience gained at a major international law firm and potentially also through relevant in-house roles
• Be a dispute resolution expert with, among other things, experience of English high court litigation and international commercial arbitration
• Be client and solutions focused in the high-quality advice that you give
• Have a proven ability to assess and advise on legal risk in complex markets and jurisdictions
• Have and demonstrate good judgement
• Be willing to attend in-person meetings and visits with clients and colleagues both domestically and abroad

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Closing Date: 20th February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.