Litigation Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled legal professional to handle in-house dispute resolution and claims for their UK & Ireland businesses. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing complex claims, and collaborating with project teams to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background, particularly in dispute resolution and construction law, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to improving quality of life through sustainable solutions and make a significant impact in the field of legal consultancy.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with current practicing certificate in England and Wales.
• At least 2 years PQE in dispute resolution, ideally in both private practice and in-house.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely legal advice to resolve complaints and disputes.
• Manage a portfolio of claims including professional negligence and project disputes.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Legal Advice

Claims Handling

Contractual Issues

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

Position: In-house dispute resolution and claims handling for UK & Ireland businesses. This role will be based in the United Kingdom, preferably in the Bristol Office. Reports to the Senior Litigation Business Partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate, commercial, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to resolve complaints and disputes, avoiding margin erosion and minimizing reputational risk.
• Manage a portfolio of claims and disputes, including professional negligence, professional indemnity claims, fee claims, debt recovery, project disputes, procurement issues under public sector contracts, insurance coverage disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Handle claims involving project review, assembling and leading internal claims teams, securing documents, identifying witnesses, setting dispute resolution strategies, notifying insurers, instructing external solicitors and experts, controlling costs, maintaining records, and reporting to management.
• Advise project and bid teams on contractual and legal issues.
• Provide strategic and commercial advice on disputes to UK & Ireland businesses and management, as well as to global teams.
• Assist the UK & Ireland General Counsel in designing and delivering claims and disputes strategies, including training, internal guidance, statistical analysis, and risk management advice.

Qualifications & Experience:

• First degree or equivalent, preferably in law.
• Solicitor with current practicing certificate in England and Wales.
• At least 2 years PQE in dispute resolution, ideally in both private practice and in-house.
• Knowledge of professional negligence, construction, and engineering-related litigation, adjudication, mediation, health and safety law, and enforcement.
• Additional knowledge in environmental law, company law, EU law, and advocacy is advantageous.

Main Working Contacts:

• UK & Ireland LCP team members.
• GBA Legal Directors and international teams.
• Global Insurance Director.
• UK & Ireland management and project teams.
• External solicitors, counsel, and experts.