In-House Litigation Solicitor — Newly Qualified

Together; Heald Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Travel season ticket loans

Ride to work

Gym access

Bar/restaurant discounts

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Together is seeking an experienced litigation professional to join our in-house Legal Team. We are open-minded on experience and will mould the role around you, managing a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters in a regulated financial services environment.

The role includes supervising juniors, producing MI, and collaborating with Complaints, Risk, Compliance and other stakeholders. Previous in-house exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing litigation matters within a financial services environment.
• Handling and progressing litigation files with strategy, case management and outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing a substantial caseload of litigated matters.
• Strong drafting skills and experience preparing court documents and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to analyse legal, commercial and operational risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Background in process improvement or optimisation within legal workflow.
• Previous in-house experience.
• Experience of mortgage litigation, possession proceedings or recoveries litigation.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of litigation matters from pre-action stage through to final resolution.
• Progression of day-to-day litigation strategy, progression and outcomes across allocated matters.
• Preparing pleadings, witness statements, applications, disclosure and other court documents.
• Monitoring court deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
• Preparing concise case summaries, risk assessments and recommendations.
• Supporting settlement discussions and dispute resolution strategies.
• Assisting with possession claims and enforcement of security.
• Working closely with internal business stakeholders.
• Producing and maintaining litigation management information, reporting and trend analysis.
• Supporting the supervision, development and quality assurance of junior colleagues.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Supporting the implementation and use of legal technology and AI-enabled tools within the litigation function.

Skills

Litigation management

Strategy development

Civil Procedure Rules

Caseload management

Drafting court documents

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Independent working

In-house exposure

Mortgage/possession litigation

Tools

Legal technology

Job description

Together is seeking an experienced litigation professional to join our in-house Legal Team. We are open-minded on experience and will mould the role around you, managing a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters in a regulated financial services environment.

The role includes supervising juniors, producing MI, and collaborating with Complaints, Risk, Compliance and other stakeholders. Previous in-house exposure is desirable.