In-house Legal Counsel (Commercial Disputes)

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational professional services firm is seeking a Litigation Counsel to handle professional liability claims and provide invaluable legal insight into risk management. This hybrid position requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in commercial dispute resolution, understanding of professional liability law, and the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the business while managing legal, ethical, and reputational risks.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or another common-law jurisdiction.
• Good understanding of professional liability law and procedures.
• Experience in risk management in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Handle professional liability claims through litigation, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Identify and mitigate legal, ethical, and reputational risks.
• Manage regulatory issues and enquiries.
• Collaborate with the in-house legal team to provide solutions-focused advice.
• Support teams in understanding legal implications and managing risks.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution knowledge

Understanding of professional liability law

Risk management issues understanding

Team collaboration

Autonomous working ability

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

• Wide-ranging in-house Litigation Counsel position
• Multinational professional services firm

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

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