Senior Litigator

Franklins Solicitors LLP; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Senior Litigator with 5-10 years of experience to manage client cases and provide high-quality legal advice across various practice areas. The role offers considerable autonomy and significant client interaction. The firm values training, team collaboration, and community involvement. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24-hour employee assistance programme

Pension scheme after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing cases from initial instruction to completion.
• Strong client care skills with experience in communication.
• Flexibility to assist team members as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client cases from initiation to completion.
• Liaise with clients in person and over the phone.
• Generate new business for the department through networking events.

Skills

Client care skills

Flexibility in support of colleagues

Experience in commercial litigation

Job description

Overview

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The role

We are looking for a high calibre senior litigator in the 5-10 years PQE plus range with a strong academic background. The successful candidate will provide high quality, targeted and accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas as follows:

• Director and shareholder disputes
• Contentious probate
• Debt recovery
• Rental repossessions both commercial and residential
• Commercial litigation
• Contract disputes
• Construction and building disputes
• Business Sale disputes
• Defamation and business reputation
• Property disputes
• Supply of goods and service disputes
• Franchise disputes
• Partnership disputes

Experience of work in commercial litigation is a prerequisite for applying for this role. Candidates can expect a considerable amount of autonomy and responsibility from the outset, not only in their fee earning work but through business development activities and promoting the firm generally. Our litigation team is friendly and sociable.

Key Responsibilities

• To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion.
• Liaise with clients face to face and over the phone.
• Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client, agents instructed on behalf of the client and third parties.
• Attending outside appointments if required
• Reporting to, receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department.
• To generate new business for the department and the firm through identifying cross-selling opportunities and attending networking events
• Attending required training courses
• Adhering to the Firm's compliance obligations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing cases from initial instruction to completion
• Experience with liaising with clients over the phone and face to face coupled with strong client care skills.
• Flexibility in support of other members of staff
• Experience of commercial litigation matter and civil litigation generally

Why join us?

Training and development: At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we'll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

Flexibility: We understand that everyone's personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

Be part of a team: We believe it's important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

Community spirit: We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.

Location: Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

24-hour employee assistance programme: Offering support on a wide range of topics.

Our Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You\'ll also get a day off for your birthday!
• 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discount on legal services.

After completing 3 months with the firm you will also be eligible to join:

Pension scheme: Upon completing your probationary period, you'll be invited to join our pension scheme.

Death in Service: Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.

A little more about us...

Franklins Solicitors is one of the leading law firms serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Since our establishment in 1982, we have grown to employ over 100 dedicated professionals across our offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Our reputation for quality is underscored by our prestigious accreditations: ISO 9001, CQS and The Law Society's Lexcel. We specialise in a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Process Outsourcing, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

At Franklins, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards and making exceptional service our norm. Our core values—passion, excellence, trust, and unity—reflect our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing talented individuals and ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service.

If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be recognised and developed, Franklins Solicitors LLP is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a team that sets the benchmark for legal services in the region.