Commercial Litigation Solicitor 2-3pqe

THE FIRM

A boutique City litigation firm.

THE ROLE

An ambitious and technically strong Associate Lawyer is sought to join the Commercial Litigation team.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in handling complex commercial disputes, with particular expertise in shareholder and corporate disputes.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, strategically important matters for a diverse client base, including private companies, directors, shareholders, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate groups.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage cases independently, support partners and other senior fee earners on complex litigation, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

THE CANDIDATE

Able to demonstrate a range of experience of general commercial litigation, this should include where possible experience of the following areas:

* Experience of technically complex contractual disputes, shareholder and business disputes, arbitration proceedings, tortious claims, professional negligence and injunctive proceedings (particularly freezing order applications).

* Experience of a client facing role, speaking to clients from initial enquiry through to conclusion.

* Conducting general commercial litigation (fast track and multi-track claims), to include a reasonably accurate understanding and experience of the CPR and how this can be used for clients strategically.

* Required skills include drafting witness statements, interim applications (security for costs, further information, strike-out), dealing with detailed disclosure exercises (including disclosure under new pilot early and extended disclosure rules), mediation / ADR, and taking all steps up to and including trial.

* Particular experience of shareholder and corporate disputes desired including s.994 unfair prejudice petitions under the Companies Act 2006 and derivative claims.

* Any experience or an understanding of contentious insolvency matters such as antecedent transactions, misfeasance and claims in respect of outstanding directors' loan accounts would be beneficial (but not required).

Essential

* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
* Approximately 2-3 years' PQE (guideline only).
* Strong experience in commercial litigation.
* Demonstrable experience managing shareholder and corporate disputes.
* Experience of High Court litigation, including the Business and Property Courts.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.