Litigation Solicitor 12M FTC

I am currently working exclusively with a globally recognised organisation operating across multiple sectors, committed to excellence. They are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor 12M FTC to provide legal leadership across all contentious matters and compliance issues.

Job Title

Litigation Solicitor 12M FTC

Contract

12-month FTC

Location

Coventry

Salary

£70,000 - £90,000

Working Pattern

2-3 days onsite and 2 days WFH

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's strategy for all contentious legal matters and compliance.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders on disputes, regulatory issues, and emerging legal risks.
• Manage complex contentious matters, including drafting pleadings, responding to pre action correspondence, and overseeing litigation.
• Develop and implement legal frameworks, policies, and procedures to minimise organisational risk.
• Advise on regulatory issues, including fitness to practise, safeguarding, DBS checks, and reasonable adjustments.
• Act as a senior panel member for student disciplinary, appeals, and fitness to practise hearings.
• Lead negotiations, ADR processes, and settlement discussions to resolve disputes effectively.
• Instruct and manage external counsel, ensuring cost effective, high quality legal advice.
• Support Prevent and safeguarding compliance, liaising with external agencies where required.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on legal and compliance risks to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to proactively address compliance and legal risk.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the legal team to ensure high performance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure rules, contract law, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Experience managing complex disputes and regulatory matters.

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About the job

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Specialism: Legal
• Focus: Litigation
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Coventry
• Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum

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