Counsel, Dispute Resolution

Job number: 1483 Department: Dispute Resolution

Principal duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Generate new clients or new work from existing client and work referrers.
• Advise clients, in keeping with the Group's principles, with respect to all aspects of dispute resolution matters
• Represent the Group in dealings with outside law firms, government representatives, agencies and other professionals involved with the client's matters
• Advise clients on complex commercial transactions
• Develop a thorough understanding of each assigned client's business and business philosophy
• Effectively train, develop and manage junior team members, including participation in training programmes
• Contribute to marketing efforts through writing articles for industry publications, speaking at conferences and attending overseas business development trips

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of at least eight years of post qualification experience in a dispute resolution practice area
• Strong skills in and specialised knowledge of a corporate, dispute resolution or private client and trusts practice area, as applicable
• Developed analytical drafting and negotiating skills
• Proven skills in practice management, client development, marketing and relationship management
• A demonstrated ability to establish priorities, organise and delegate work assignments
• Advocacy and trial preparation experience
• Prior experience and proven ability to manage junior lawyers and contribute to management of the Firm
• Knowledge and experience with discovery, including e-Discovery Systems
• A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programme