Solicitor - Commercial Litigation

Posted 39 minutes 29 seconds ago by Jobtailor

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, shareholder, professional negligence, fraud, and insolvency-related claims.
  • Managing case files and assisting partners with all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and reports for clients.
  • Conducting legal research and analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
  • Working closely with clients, counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective case management.
  • Contributing to thought leadership and business development activities.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
Requirements
  • Newly Qualified solicitor within commercial litigation, at a comparable firm
  • Strong academic background (2:1 degree or equivalent) from a leading university.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing complex commercial disputes, ideally including cross-border elements.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of the litigation process.
  • Commercially focused approach to problem solving.
  • Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Possesses strong drafting, negotiation, and client service skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation Process Knowledge
  • Drafting Pleadings
  • Client Service Commitment
  • Cross-Border Dispute Management
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Legal Research
  • Case File Management
  • Pleadings Drafting
  • Witness Statement Drafting
  • Contractual Dispute Resolution
  • Professional Negligence Claims
  • Fraud Claims
  • Insolvency Claims
  • Arbitration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
Soft Skills
  • Confident Communicator
  • Strong Negotiation Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Mentoring
  • Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Qualified Solicitor
Industry Keywords
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Thought Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-Border Elements