Legal Manager

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

My client, a highly regarded specialist legal practice advising on complex and high-value tax, financial and commercial matters, is seeking a hand's on Legal Manager with 9+ years PQE. Based in the City of London, you will lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, manage complex commercial disputes and work with Counsel on litigation strategy.

The role requires qualified solicitor status in England & Wales, strong High Court litigation experience, and a track record in cross-border enforcement.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 9 years' PQE.
• Strong High Court litigation experience.
• Background in commercial litigation, financial services disputes or civil fraud.
• Experience handling urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal applications.
• Strong disclosure and trial preparation experience.
• Experience of cross-border litigation and enforcement.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• Previous experience mentoring or developing junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and paralegals.
• Allocate work, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback and mentoring
• Oversee complex, high-value commercial disputes, civil fraud claims and investigations
• Work closely with Counsel on litigation strategy and case management.
• Oversee urgent interim applications, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal orders
• Lead disclosure exercises, including the use of e-disclosure and AI review technology
• Ensure matters are properly prepared for hearings, trials and enforcement.
• Manage cross-border litigation issues, including jurisdiction, service and enforcement of judgments
• Coordinate Counsel, experts and overseas lawyers
• Help develop Chambers, improve working practices and build the capabilities of the team

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

High Court litigation

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

9+ years PQE

Tools

e-disclosure technology

AI review technology

Job description

My client, a highly regarded specialist legal practice advising on complex and high-value tax, financial and commercial matters, is seeking a hand's on Legal Manager with 9+ years PQE.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and paralegals.
• Allocate work, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback and mentoring
• Oversee complex, high-value commercial disputes, civil fraud claims and investigations
• Work closely with Counsel on litigation strategy and case management.
• Oversee urgent interim applications, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal orders
• Lead disclosure exercises, including the use of e-disclosure and AI review technology
• Ensure matters are properly prepared for hearings, trials and enforcement.
• Manage cross-border litigation issues, including jurisdiction, service and enforcement of judgments
• Coordinate Counsel, experts and overseas lawyers
• Help develop Chambers, improve working practices and build the capabilities of the team

About you

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 9 years' PQE.
• Strong High Court litigation experience.
• Background in commercial litigation, financial services disputes or civil fraud.
• Experience handling urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal applications.
• Strong disclosure and trial preparation experience.
• Experience of cross-border litigation and enforcement.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing junior lawyers.

Desirable

• Tax disputes or experience dealing with HMRC.
• Crypto asset disputes, asset tracing and recovery.
• FCA enforcement, sanctions or anti-money laundering matters.