Senior Associate Commercial Litigation 4+ PQE at LegalVision

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Contract Law, Intellectual Property, Debt Recovery, Legal Advice, Autonomy, Collaboration, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Supervision, Adaptability, Optimism

Industry

Legal Services

Description

LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for high-performing lawyers and in-house teams who want to work differently. Through our fixed-fee legal membership, we provide unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams. Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients, and rewarding careers for those who work here. With operations across the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, LegalVision offers clear progression, exposure to complex work at scale, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm. If you are excited about the prospect of growing your career in an innovative and growing business that offers challenging work, a fast-paced environment, and impressive professional development opportunities, then we’d love to hear from you! The Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for a talented commercial disputes and litigation lawyer to join LegalVision’s team in Manchester. We’re looking for a Senior Associate with experience in a broad range of commercial disputes, including: breach of contract; shareholder/director disputes; IP infringement; breach of confidentiality; enforcement of restrictive covenants; and debt recovery matters. You'll gain direct exposure to varied member queries, from straightforward contract issues to complex commercial problems. You'll also handle complex litigation matters and court cases for both members and non-members, giving you comprehensive disputes experience covering prevention advice, litigation and resolution. The role is perfect for a generalist commercial litigator who has had autonomy over disputes matters, requiring little to no supervision. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain supervision/management experience, supervising the work of trainee solicitors. The Ideal Candidate Qualified and capable: A 4+ PQE English qualified lawyer with demonstrated experience in assisting commercial clients in England (particularly SMEs), in a range of dispute resolution matters. Commercially pragmatic: Has strong business acumen; understands what clients care about and can think of clever ways to advise clients in sticky situations (whether it be settlement or otherwise). Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart people and learning from them. Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; goes with the flow; improves every day. Autonomous: Likes help, but doesn’t always need it; owns their work; loves responsibility. Optimistic: Sees the best in situations; is solutions focused; never gives up. The Perks Fast-paced environment with exciting growth potential for high performers. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus contractual sick pay. Annual budget to spend on external learning and development opportunities. Bupa Medical Insurance post probation. Regular team socials, drinks and meals. Vibrant and friendly office environment in Ancoats + hybrid working. Apply Today If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out. A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!

Responsibilities

The role involves handling a broad range of commercial disputes and litigation matters, including complex litigation cases. The successful candidate will also supervise the work of trainee solicitors.