Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor to join their in-house legal team specializing in contentious work. This role involves handling various claims and providing commercially-focused legal advice to stakeholders. The firm values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Candidates should possess a strong background in commercial dispute resolution and professional liability law. This position not only allows for professional growth but also encourages contributions to community initiatives and charity work, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Community initiatives involvement

Charity work support

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in commercial dispute resolution.
• Good knowledge of law related to professional liability.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims and projects related to professional liability and regulatory enquiries.
• Provide practical legal advice to stakeholders and oversee outside counsel.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Professional liability knowledge

Strong communication skills

Teamwork ability

Relationship-building skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work, Cambridge

Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious risk issues that arise in delivering professional services across assurance, tax, and advisory areas.

We are open to flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to support work-life balance.

Role Overview

As a lawyer specialising in contentious work within our in-house legal team, you will:

1. Handle claims, issues, and projects such as professional liability claims, regulatory enquiries, professional indemnity insurance, litigation, mediation, and other risk-management issues.
2. Collaborate with colleagues to provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice to stakeholders, including partners and senior management.
3. Instruct and oversee outside solicitors, counsel, and experts in dispute resolution related to professional services.

This role may suit a junior or mid-level litigator from a commercial law firm, but we welcome applications from all qualified candidates demonstrating the necessary skills.

Candidate Requirements

The minimum criteria to join us as a Solicitor are:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or a similar jurisdiction.
• Good knowledge of law and procedure related to professional liability, preferably concerning professional advisers.

Additional desirable skills include understanding risk-management in professional services, pragmatic approach, strong communication skills, teamwork ability, and relationship-building skills. We support your professional development in areas where you may have less experience.

Our Culture and Benefits

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions. Our open environment encourages interaction with leadership and supports bringing your whole self to work.

We believe in work-life balance and offer flexible working options. Beyond the role, you'll have opportunities to contribute to community initiatives, charity work, and global entrepreneurship support, grounded in our core values of Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

We seek motivated individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold high standards for the benefit of clients, colleagues, and themselves.