Litigation Counsel

Aventum Search; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector seeks a mid-level Litigation Counsel in London. This role involves reviewing complex commercial litigation cases, conducting legal risk assessments, and drafting detailed case analysis reports. The ideal candidate will have about 5 years of experience and a strong litigation background, showcasing their analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical litigation background and case analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive legal risk assessments of potential cases.
• Evaluate litigation merits, quantum, and recoverability.
• Draft detailed case analysis reports with funding recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

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Litigation Counsel

Aventum is retained by a client seeking a mid-level disputes professional to join as a Litigation Counsel, reviewing merits of complex commercial litigation. This key position involves conducting thorough early case due diligence to inform decisions on third-party funding or After The Event (ATE) insurance products.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive legal risk assessments of potential cases;
• Evaluate litigation merits, quantum, and recoverability;
• Draft detailed case analysis reports with funding recommendations;
• Liaise with solicitors and counsel to gather critical case information;
• Present findings to the investment committee;
• Monitor and report on case progress post-investment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with approximately 5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally from a recognized law firm or in-house legal team;
• Strong technical litigation background with demonstrable case analysis skills;
• Commercial awareness and understanding of litigation funding principles;
• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable insights.

For more information, please contact Jared Glazier. Aventum Search is acting as an employment agency in relation to this opening.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Insurance and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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