Legal Counsel - Litigation

Robert Walters; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the West Midlands is seeking a Legal Counsel - Litigation to join its legal team. This role involves managing disputes, advising on contract and consumer law, and overseeing legal claims. Candidates should be Solicitors with over 3 years' experience in litigation. The position offers flexible working arrangements and generous pension contributions. Ideal for those seeking to shape policy while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension contributions

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 3+ years' post-qualification experience in litigation or compliance.
• Expertise in managing disputes and understanding regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills to effectively advise stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious legal matters including disputes and compliance issues.
• Advise on contract law and civil procedure rules.
• Oversee legal claims and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Contentious legal matters management

Contract law expertise

Civil procedure rules knowledge

Strong communication skills

Dispute management through ADR

Education

Solicitor (England & Wales) qualification

Job description

A higher education institution in the West Midlands is seeking a talented Legal Counsel - Litigation to join its respected legal team. This is an opportunity to shape policy and resolve high-profile disputes while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the university.

You will be based in the West Midlands and enjoy flexible working options, generous pension contributions, and access to tailored training programs.

Key Responsibilities:

As Legal Counsel - Litigation, you will:

• Manage contentious legal matters, including disputes, regulatory challenges, and compliance issues.
• Advise on contract law, consumer law, civil procedure rules, and court processes.
• Oversee legal claims, negotiate settlements, and liaise with external counsel.
• Support panels on student welfare matters such as safeguarding and fitness to practise.
• Supervise paralegals and collaborate with internal teams across the organisation.

What You Bring:

• Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years' post-qualification experience in litigation or compliance.
• Expertise in civil procedure rules, contract law and managing disputes.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to higher education would be desirable.
• Strong communication skills to advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage disputes through ADR or litigat...