Litigation Counsel

Motus Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent brokerage in London seeks a mid-senior commercial litigation lawyer with expertise in assessing complex legal cases. This role involves drafting proposals, negotiating terms, and maintaining client relationships in a dynamic legal environment, with opportunities to work remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Mid-senior level experience in commercial or insurance litigation.
• Proficient in litigation finance or insurance matters.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess merits of various case types including insolvency and commercial litigation.
• Manage client relationships and ongoing cases with law firms.
• Draft case investment proposals and negotiate terms with clients.

Skills

Commitment to excellent client service

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize effectively

Networking

Education

Qualified lawyer

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Outstanding opportunity for a mid-senior commercial litigation lawyer, or a mid-senior insurance litigation lawyer, or an insolvency lawyer to join an independent litigation and M&A Insurance and litigation finance brokerage in London.

This is mostly an office based role with Fridays spent working from home. However, special arrangements will be made for interested candidates living outside of London's recognized commuter belt with a strong interest and skill-set for the role. Such candidates are encouraged to apply with this company keen to see a range of candidates.

Operating at the intersection of law, finance and insurance, you will employ your legal, commercial and analytical skills to assess complex litigation related opportunities and prepare proposals for litigation insurance and litigation funding providers.

You will work closely with the Directors in advising leading law firm, funder, corporate and individual clients in the negotiation and structuring of commercial terms, addressing due diligence requirements, and assisting in the execution of agreements.

The role:

• Applying your legal knowledge and practical experience of litigation to assess the merits of a variety of case types (including insolvency, collective actions (consumer GLO’s and competition claims), international arbitration and commercial litigation), drafting case investment proposals and liaising with clients and funders/insurers.
• Maintaining good relationships with the firms we work with across the globe and assisting in the development of new business.
• Liaising with our law firm clients to manage ongoing cases.
• Experienced litigator
• Demonstrable ability of commercial acumen and financial nous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to process and synthesise large amounts of data and conduct efficient review
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Comfortable dealing with a variety of case types and forums
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and a proactive approach to work
• Commitment to excellent client service
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint
• First-hand experience in litigation finance/insurance, either in private practice or having worked in funding
• Experience of working in a commercial environment
• Experience with alternative fee-arrangements
• Confident at networking including attending conferences, contributing to written articles, speaking at panels and delivering client pitches
• Experience in drafting and executing transactional documents

This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation lawyer to undertake a broad ranging role at the intersection of law, finance and insurance.

If you would like further information on this unique opportunity. please contact Brian Littleton at Motus Legal on 07376-908788 or at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Consulting

• Industries

  Insurance, Financial Services, and Loan Brokers

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