Litigation Counsel
hace 2 días
City of London
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in London. This pivotal role requires an individual with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the company’s litigation portfolio, providing legal advice on complex disputes, and delivering strategic guidance on a range of legal matters. You will work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other key stakeholders to protect and advance the company’s interests in a wide variety of legal contexts. Key Responsibilities: Contentious Legal Matters: • Lead and manage high-profile litigation cases in various sectors, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, intellectual property, and employment matters., • Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and represent the company in court proceedings and arbitration's., • Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective handling of legal disputes., • Oversee the preparation and review of pleadings, legal submissions, evidence, and witness statements., • Develop case strategies and provide tactical advice to senior leadership to manage representational risk and mitigate business risks., • Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including contract negotiations, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance., • Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex contracts, ensuring that legal risks are mitigated, and business objectives are met., • Advise on intellectual property rights, data protection, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with UK and EU laws., • Collaborate with internal business units to proactively identify potential legal risks and offer practical, solutions-focused advice to resolve non-contentious legal issues., • Mentor and provide leadership to junior legal team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative working environment., • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, HR, and risk, to ensure that legal perspectives are integrated into business decisions., • Advise senior management and the board of directors on key legal risks and strategic business decisions., • Education: Qualified solicitor or barrister with a Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution., • Experience:, • At least 8-10 years of experience in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, ideally gained in a combination of law firm and in-house roles., • Proven experience managing complex litigation, including high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory matters., • Strong background in non-contentious legal work, such as contract negotiation, corporate governance, and compliance., • Experience in managing cross-border legal issues and multi-jurisdictional disputes., • Skills:, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills., • Strong leadership and team management capabilities., • Ability to manage competing priorities and complex legal challenges in a fast-paced environment., • Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior business leaders., • A practical, solutions-focused approach to legal issues with the ability to influence and drive business outcomes., • High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen., • Resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the business., • Competitive salary based on experience., • Bonus structure and benefits package.