Litigation Solicitor

Description:

My client is recruiting for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their office in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

This is an opportunity to join an established and progressive Dispute Resolution team, handling a broad range of litigation matters and working with a diverse client base. The role would suit a confident and commercially minded litigator who enjoys client contact and managing complex matters through to resolution.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Advising a diverse client base including corporate entities, trusts, charities and individuals.
• Managing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Formulating case strategy and providing ongoing legal advice.
• Handling a broad range of general, civil and commercial disputes.
• Dealing with property litigation and contentious probate matters.
• Drafting statements of case, witness statements, legal correspondence and other documentation.
• Instructing and working with Counsel and other external professionals.
• Representing clients at court, mediation and settlement negotiations.
• Assisting with larger and more complex matters led by senior members of the team.
• Supporting and supervising junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Contributing to business development, networking and the continued growth of the team and firm.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor.
• Have strong experience across general, civil or commercial litigation.
• Ideally have experience of property litigation and/or contentious probate.
• Be confident managing their own caseload with appropriate autonomy.
• Have strong technical legal knowledge and excellent drafting skills.
• Be commercially minded and focused on achieving positive outcomes for clients.
• Have excellent communication and client management skills.
• Be confident dealing with Counsel and representing clients in court and alternative dispute resolution.
• Be willing to contribute to business development and networking.
• Have an interest in supporting and developing junior members of the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Defined career progression opportunities.
• Pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group income protection.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional discretionary leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful