Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Solicitor to join their Office of the General Counsel in Cardiff. This role focuses on contentious work, offering a dynamic environment where you'll handle claims, regulatory issues, and collaborate with a skilled legal team. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those seeking a balance between professional growth and personal life. The firm values diversity and encourages a culture of collaboration and respect, making it a great place to contribute and innovate while upholding integrity in all endeavors.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in commercial dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of professional liability law and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims, regulatory issues, and litigation.
• Collaborate with legal team to provide solution-focused advice.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Professional liability law

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

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

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d05b48234dff

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

We are seeking a Solicitor to join the Office of the General Counsel, focusing on contentious work. The role offers flexibility regarding location, with hybrid/home working options available.

Our team advises on a variety of contentious and non-contentious risk issues across assurance, tax, and advisory services. We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job sharing, to help balance work and life commitments.

Role Overview

As a lawyer specializing in contentious matters, your responsibilities will include:

1. Handling claims, regulatory issues, professional liability claims, litigation, mediation, and risk management projects.
2. Collaborating with the legal team to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice to stakeholders, including partners and senior staff.
3. Managing external solicitors, counsel, and experts in dispute resolution concerning professional services.

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

Candidate Requirements

The minimum criteria for this role include:

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

Additional desirable skills include understanding risk-management issues faced by professional service firms, pragmatic and commercial approach, strong communication skills, ability to work autonomously and in teams, and relationship-building capabilities.

Our Culture and Values

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

Beyond the Job

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to flexible working options. Our impact extends beyond daily tasks, including community engagement, charitable activities, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide. We are committed to our CLEARR values: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity in all their endeavors—benefiting the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.