Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a solicitor specializing in contentious work to join their Office of the General Counsel in London. This role involves managing claims, regulatory issues, and providing commercial advice to stakeholders. The firm values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. If you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with a passion for commercial dispute resolution and a desire to make a societal impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Work-Life Balance Support

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle claims, regulatory issues, and litigation.
• Collaborate with the legal team for pragmatic advice.

Skills

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Regulatory Issues

Litigation

Mediation

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fa50ddf4ab27

Job Views: 14

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

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

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

Role Overview

As a lawyer specialising in contentious work, you will:

1. Handle claims, regulatory issues, professional indemnity insurance, litigation, mediation, and other risk management issues.
2. Collaborate with the legal team to provide solution-oriented, commercially pragmatic advice to stakeholders.
3. Manage outside solicitors, counsel, and experts in disputes related to professional services.

This role 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

Minimum criteria include:

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

Preferred skills include understanding risk-management issues, pragmatic approach, strong communication skills, teamwork, and relationship-building abilities.

Our Culture and Values

We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique contributions of our people. Our culture promotes openness, respect, and the freedom to bring your whole self to work.

Beyond the Job

We support work-life balance through flexible working options and encourage our team to make a societal impact through various initiatives grounded in our CLEARR values: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

Join us if you want to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity in your work, for the firm, clients, and society.