In-house Legal Counsel (Commercial Disputes)

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organization is seeking an In-house Legal Counsel with expertise in commercial dispute resolution. The candidate will provide legal advice on a variety of claims and regulatory issues while collaborating with internal teams. Ideal applicants are qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in handling professional liability and risk management in a hybrid working environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in significant legal matters within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commercial dispute resolution.
• Good understanding of professional liability law.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial dispute matters.
• Handle professional liability claims through litigation and mediation.
• Identify and mitigate legal, ethical, and reputational risks.
• Collaborate with in-house legal team and stakeholders.
• Assist teams in understanding legal implications.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Risk management

Professional liability law

Litigation

Mediation

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

The role of In-house Legal Counsel (Commercial Disputes) involves providing expert legal advice and support on a variety of commercial dispute matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the legal department within the professional services industry.

Client Details

The company is a well-established professional services organisation with a significant presence in the market. It is committed to delivering expert solutions and fostering a professional and supportive working environment.

Description

The successful candidate will deal with an exciting range of claims, issues and projects, including:

• handling professional liability claims against the firm, which may include litigation, mediation and other dispute-resolution methods, and where appropriate by instructing and managing outside solicitors, counsel and independent experts in disputes about professional services
• identifying, assessing and mitigating legal, ethical and reputational risks, including by giving legal input into risk issues arising from live engagements, and ensuring that decisions align with the organisation's expressed approach to risk
• dealing with regulatory issues, including dealing with regulatory enquiries and investigations
• working closely with colleagues in our in-house legal team to deliver solution-focused and commercially pragmatic advice to the business, including partners and other senior stakeholders
• assisting teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empowering them to manage risks effectively.

Profile

This role may suit a litigator who is currently a mid-level or senior associate at a commercial law firm, but applications from all candidates who have the experience and skills for the role will be considered.

You willbe a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience of commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or another common-law jurisdiction and have:

• a good understanding of the law and procedure as they relate to professional liability
• an understanding of the kinds of risk-management issues that professional services firms face
• an ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and to work both autonomously and collaboratively as appropriate

Job Offer

To find out more about the package on offer for this hybrid in-house role, please apply to this advert.