Litigation Solicitor (LLS)

Kenlinks Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Litigation Solicitor in Greater London to manage property litigation cases, mergers, and insurance matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property law with 3-4 years of PQE and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include representing clients in court, drafting legal documents, and conducting thorough legal research. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of property law, contract law, and insurance law.
• Proven experience in handling property litigation cases and merger requisitions.
• Strong knowledge of property law, contract law, and insurance law.
• Experience handling property litigation, mergers, and insurance matters.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse property litigation matters including disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft necessary documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings and negotiations.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on property-related legal issues.
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements when necessary.
• Assist with due diligence investigations for mergers and acquisitions.
• Review legal documents and identify potential risks and liabilities.
• Draft and negotiate merger agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Work closely with the corporate team to ensure legal compliance during mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle insurance claims and disputes, including coverage disputes and bad faith claims.
• Review insurance policies and provide guidance to clients on coverage issues.
• Represent clients in negotiations with insurance companies and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on insurance-related matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate

3-4 years of PQE

Job description

About the job Litigation Solicitor (LLS)

Job Description:

The candidate will primarily handle propertylitigation cases, merger requisitions, and insurance matters. This rolerequires a thorough understanding of property law, excellent negotiationskills, and the ability to manage complex legal issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of property litigation matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, and property ownership disputes.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare court documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on property-related legal issues.
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements when necessary.
• Assist with due diligence investigations for mergers and acquisitions.
• Review legal documents and identify potential risks and liabilities.
• Draft and negotiate merger agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Work closely with the corporate team to ensure legal compliance during mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle insurance claims and disputes, including coverage disputes and bad faith claims.
• Review insurance policies and provide guidance to clients on coverage issues.
• Represent clients in negotiations with insurance companies and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on insurance-related matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of PQE.
• Strong knowledge of property law, contract law, and insurance law.
• Proven experience handling property litigation cases, merger requisitions, and insurance matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.