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Are you a seasoned litigation solicitor with a passion for commercial and property law? Dexters Group is seeking a highly skilled In house Litigation Solicitor to join our bustling legal and compliance teams. This is your chance to provide pivotal legal support within a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with our customer relations team to manage and resolve legal disputes. Location: Clapham Junction and/or Teddington Hours: Full time Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:30 pm - Office Based Only Salary: Circa £70,000 (subject to experience) Main Purpose of the Role Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Defend claims against the Dexters Group and pursue financial and debt claims within our customer relations team. Legal Management and Coordination: Deliver comprehensive legal advice on litigation matters, with opportunities to work on investigations. Collaboration and Efficiency: Partner with internal clients and the customer relations team to ensure timely and effective delivery on all legal matters. Commercial and Commercial Leases: Over time the role could extend to assist with the group's expanding portfolio of trading premises and commercial leases. Skills & Experience Qualified solicitor (4 5+ PQE) with demonstrable experience in litigation with a preference for experience in residential landlord and tenant law, property and residential tenancy related litigation. Understanding of estate and lettings agency law, strong commercial background, and significant experience with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and county court proceedings. Collaborative Skills: Ability to work closely with internal clients, building strong relationships across the business. Ambitious & Proactive: Stay updated with relevant legal and market developments, providing guidance on strategic, legal, or reputational issues. Key Responsibilities Manage legal claims for and against the group, including preparing defence and witness statements, and briefing counsel when required. Ensuring compliance with court deadlines. Appearing in court on behalf of the group for claims for and against the business. Provide advice on contentious legal matters to internal clients and the customer relations team. Liaise with external panel law firms and/or counsel for complex claims, maintaining a cost effective service. Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, identifying efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities. Manage legal costs effectively, fostering a culture of disciplined cost management. In due course, working with group solicitor on commercial property matters including assisting with commercial tenancy agreements and renewals of commercial contracts. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in a challenging and rewarding role, and are eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic company, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a crucial part of our journey at Dexters Group!

A leading real estate company is seeking an In-house Litigation Solicitor to manage legal disputes and provide integral legal support within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in litigation, particularly in residential landlord and tenant law, and a proactive approach to legal challenges. This full-time role is office-based with a competitive salary around £70,000, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Butterworths Solicitors Carlisle, Hensingham and Penrith Are you an experienced Conveyancer searching for your next career move? Are you looking to join an employer that is forward-thinking, innovative, and that can offer you endless opportunities to progress and develop? We're the PM Law Group, and we operate on a national basis, offering an array of legal services. Our roots were established over 30 years ago, which means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields. We have a specialist and dedicated firm that forms part of the PM Law Group specialises in Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts and Probate, General Civil Litigation and Personal Injury but have expanded to offer commercial services, family law, and motor finance claims. Being at the forefront of cutting edge technology, we are a modern business that can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever important human touch. Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it. As our new Property Lawyer, you will report to our Conveyancing Manager on a day-to-day basis. Role Responsibilities To run and manage a suitably sized caseload, subject to seasonality and continuing review of capacity both individually and across the department, with the use of an assistant. Ensure all activity within the team is completed in accordance with strict deadlines and in line with set KPIs and SLAs. To meet all individual targets and objectives including, but not limited to, target number of completions per month. Attend dedicated training sessions, 121s, performance reviews, and team meetings. To communicate with clients over the telephone, email and in face to face meetings. To communicate with other solicitors and professional organisations over the telephone, by e mail and correspondence. To update all panel members/stakeholders within the business and within the referral businesses with whom we deal. Be able to deal with and work within referrer's SLAs and meet their requirements/panel requirements. To be a role model for those around you in both file management, actions, and behaviour. To provide the highest level of customer service to clients at all times. To carry out such other functions or tasks as required from time to time by the Senior Conveyancing Manager or other members of the firm's Senior Management Team. The role will be based in the Conveyancing Department, however, there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the business as the need arises. What we need from you You will need a minimum of 2 years' experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in a prior conveyancing fee earner role. Confidence in dealing with leasehold, new build and shared ownership sales and purchases. Preferably experience in acting for small developers and dealing with site setups including drafting new build contracts, Transfers of Parts and Deeds of Easements. Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a proven track record in meeting deadlines. Must have used Case Management Systems, Land Registry Portal, Online SDLT etc and have experience in updating panel websites. Must be able to demonstrate technical ability in conveyancing transactions (as set out above), in addition to comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and compliance with anti money laundering legislation, CQS requirements and overall SRA compliance obligations. Good keyboard / IT / Case Management / Internet and Email skills. Have a proven track record in achieving individual targets and objectives and in meeting business KPIs and SLAs. Able to work using own initiative. Thrives in fast paced environments and demonstrates a bias for action with an ability to multi task and pivot while working on varying deadlines & scopes. Be an expert communicator and collaborator, with exceptional client care skills. Have an incredible eye for detail with the ability to think outside the box. Adopts a modern approach to conveyancing, and in particular its process driven, proactive, risk based requirements. Competent use of MS Office is required. What we offer you Our offices have been designed to be high quality and pleasant working environments. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer: Monday to Friday - Office Hours - 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour's lunch break. Industry leading training. Competitive starting salary DOE. Access to on demand CPD. Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service. Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in line with our expansion strategy. Pension Scheme. Lucrative 'Refer a friend scheme'. Free Costco Card. Employee Assistance Programme. Annual Summer and Christmas Parties. Award Events. At the PM Law Group, we offer more than just a job - we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Join us and be part of a firm that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community. We're always looking for new people to join the Group who represent our values and want to take advantage of our experienced and award winning training programs. If you don't see a role that complements your experience, you can always submit a speculative CV! The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking for an experienced commercial disputes associate to join WBD Advance, our alternative legal services group. The team has over 100 lawyers, paralegals, management information specialists and legal project managers who provide a wide range of services and solutions to clients, and it supports the wider firm on high volume workstreams, end-to-end managed services and bespoke projects. The bulk of the team are in Bristol and Plymouth, so ability to attend either of these offices at least two days per week would be preferred, with the other days working from home. The ideal candidate would have experience in commercial debt recovery and/or experience in defending consumer claims. You will join a sub-team of WBD Advance comprising 8 lawyers (from Managing Associate to newly qualified) and about 25 paralegals. The team work on recoveries and consumer claims for an impressive list of household name clients in retail, utilities, government, and technology services. We pursue complex debt claims in all litigation tracks, and defend consumer claims including claims for miss-selling, faulty goods and services, accessibility and discrimination, personal injury, and property damage. What will you be doing? We're looking for a litigator, technically strong, and preferably with some previous experience of supervising others and/or of volume work, to undertake: defence of small claims, fast track, the newly introduced intermediate track and multi-track claims - with all that this entails, including acknowledgements of service, defences, witness statements, set aside, strike out and summary judgment applications, instructions to counsel, consent orders, preparing bundles and statements of costs, defending injunction applications, defending and pursuing appeals in the County Court, pursuing and enforcing costs orders by instructing High Court Enforcement Officers, obtaining Charging Orders and Attachment of Earnings Orders; and Alternative Dispute Resolution - attending telephone mediation appointments and without prejudice meetings and negotiating and settling claims, taking a commercial approach when necessary. Our existing client base spans several different sectors; with the team having a high volume of instructions in the following areas: technology claims - fraud including PAC fraud, overcharging, non-delivery of equipment, personal injury, data breach and other data complaints; utilities suppliers' claims - harassment and discrimination, overcharging, disconnection and loss of service, missed appointments and regulatory compensation, disputes regarding tariffs; disputes regarding central heating servicing; disputes involving vulnerable customers; data breach claims; Broker Commission claims; financial institutions/online marketplaces - withheld funds due to incomplete Know Your Client (KYC) checks, discrepancies during KYC checks, claims for refunds following disputes raised through the marketplace, lost or damaged parcels, void event tickets, disputes regarding removed listings, suspended user accounts; and retail and hospitality and other goods suppliers and installers - discrimination claims, non-delivery of goods, defective products under the Consumer Protection Act, complaints about installation or repair of goods or supply of services. Depending on level of experience, you will either work to one of the two senior lawyers within the team or take responsibility for managing one or more of the claims workstreams. In either case, the role will include technical supervision and development of paralegal team who support the workstreams, working closely with the Legal Solutions Centre Director and Partners, and the wider firm's Dispute Resolution team to continue to build these services. You may also work with project managers and legal technologists to onboard new workstreams or clients and embed them within our established model. Your role in WBD Advance which also has its own claimant-side disputes team and an in-house costs Lawyer with whom you will work closely when projects and services overlap, will also involve being an advocate for innovation and service delivery within the firm to support on the optimisation of legal work, and to assist with winning of new clients. WBD Advance is a collaborative working environment with a varied workload and a track record of sustained growth, and so is great place for someone to consolidate all the knowledge that you've developed so far, build on your technical expertise, as well as gain experience in project management, people management and emerging legal technologies What are we looking for? to be a UK qualified solicitor. a minimum of 3 year's qualified experience working in commercial litigation, insolvency, insurance or a similar litigation specialism (volume experience would be advantageous); and previous experience of supervising at least 1 person, within a legal team.

Associate - IP Disputes Department: Commercial and Technology Employment Type: Permanent Location: Bristol Description We are seeking a 3-year PQE Associate to join our Bristol Intellectual Property team, supporting all aspects of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, but with a particular emphasis on patent and trade mark litigation across sectors including financial services, life sciences, software and electronics. Our Bristol practice is well established with an excellent reputation for IP disputes. You will work with clients ranging from well-known international businesses, national household names and technology scale ups. The role offers strong exposure to complex and interesting contentious IP matters, including High Court and IPEC litigation, and the opportunity to develop into a trusted adviser within a dynamic and growing team, with lots of first hand exposure to clients. This is an ideal opportunity for a junior-mid level IP litigator who is looking to deepen their expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and build their career within a supportive, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Support the management of contentious IP matters, including patent disputes, trade mark infringement claims, trade mark oppositions and copyright infringement claims. Draft and assist with pleadings, evidence, correspondence, disclosure and litigation process management in High Court and IPEC matters. Work closely with senior team members on patent litigation strategy, including liaising with counsel and technical experts and reviewing scientific or engineering evidence. Handle pre-action correspondence, assist with settlement discussions and explore alternative dispute resolution options. Draft commercial IP agreements, negotiate licensing deals, support on the intellectual property aspects of corporate transactions. Provide clear, commercially-focused advice to clients on enforcement, protection strategies, risk mitigation and dispute resolution. Develop relationships with clients, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to handle day-to-day queries. Participate in business development, including article writing, preparing client updates, delivering training and engaging with Bristol's innovation ecosystem. Work collaboratively with the wider IP, commercial, corporate and technology teams to support multi-disciplinary matters. Continue to build your technical IP knowledge, including developments in patent law, life sciences/engineering technologies and case law. Handle confidential client and technical information in accordance with strict security protocols. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Around 3 years PQE in contentious intellectual property, ideally with a degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, experience of patent litigation (in depth patent experience not essential if you have the aptitude and enthusiasm to develop). A genuine interest in technology, science or engineering, and the ability to confidently engage with technical subject matter. Experience supporting High Court or IPEC litigation . Strong legal and technical research, drafting and analytical skills, with the maturity to take ownership of tasks under appropriate supervision. Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, communicate clearly and adapt to different levels of technical understanding. A proactive and organised approach, with good matter management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. A team player who contributes positively, shares knowledge and supports colleagues. Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.

Job Description - VP, Assistant General Counsel, Global Markets Legal & Compliance Group (J) Overview Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. At Allied World we have over 1,600 talented and loyal employees working in 25 offices globally who service clients throughout the world. We are focused on providing superior customer service and creative risk solutions, building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our employees share our passion for progress and success, and we are looking for talented committed people to join our team. As a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. and a Lloyds syndicate, we are situated in the heart of the London insurance market and benefit from a wealth of experience setting us apart from our competitors on the cutting edge of innovation. Based in the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, our office is based on the 19th floor, providing fantastic views across London. With just under 200 employees in London we pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming culture, with regular learning opportunities and support to achieve your career goals. Allied World is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, or disability status. Description of the role The successful candidate will be responsible for providing in-house legal services to support various business lines and functions, including the General Casualty (Bermuda), Healthcare (London), Professional Lines (London) and Reinsurance (facultative) underwriting business activities of Allied World. This position will be located in London or Bermuda. Duties and Responsibilities Draft policy forms and endorsements. Responsible for analyzing terms of new/renewal business to help identify exposures, document/clarify underwriting intent and ultimately confirm compliance with agreed upon terms and corporate guidelines. Maintain knowledge of Allied World's current business activities, statutory laws, regulations and judicial developments affecting the business. Review, draft and negotiate a variety of underwriting agreements, nondisclosure agreements and other agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance. Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes and assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures. Provide support to underwriters as needed on legal issues pertaining to submissions and related coverage. Provide support to claims personnel on coverage and procedural related issues. Responsible for the standard policy wordings and endorsements for ceded facultative reinsurance for all lines of business across the Allied World group. Coordinate with the rest of the Allied World Legal Department, as appropriate, and handle complex issues and effectively communicate relevant guidance to internal colleagues. Person Specification English-qualified solicitor or barrister. Minimum of 8 years' experience with minimum of 4 years in insurance or reinsurance coverage litigation or arbitration. In-house experience within an insurance company or Lloyd's would be a distinct advantage. Experience of drafting commercial insurance contracts. Strong analytical and technical skill sets. Ability to quickly understand key business issues and operational objectives. Effective and confident communicator of complex messages (written and oral) to both internal and external audiences. Good interpersonal skills and a positive team member. Commercially minded, decisive, highly organized and principled. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, deal with conflicting agendas and meet deadlines. Adherence to relevant local regulatory Conduct Standards as applicable to your role.

Senior Lawyer - executive non-departmental public body - Commercial Contracting Focus on Public/Regulatory law, Commercial/Contract law & Public Procurement About Our Client Our client is a respected public sector organisation known for its impactful in the legal field. As a medium-sized team, they focus on delivering high-quality services and maintaining a strong commitment to compliance and excellence. Job Description Out Client is seeking a highly capable Senior Lawyer to join its in-house Legal Team. This is a pivotal role providing strategic and commercial legal advice across the organisation. You would be one of three Senior Lawyers reporting into the Head of Legal (in addition there is a Trainee, a Legal Officer, other administrative staff as well as other junior governance and data professionals in the wider Team). The successful candidate will help ensure that the organisation operates within its statutory framework and delivers its services effectively, while supporting key business areas including regulatory compliance, contracts, procurement, and risk management. The Legal Team are in the office 1 day on average per week (3 or 4 times per month). The option to work the 35 hour week on a compressed, 4-day per week basis is also available. The Successful Applicant Essential Criteria UK-qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive. Significant post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally in-house, with strong grounding in at least one of the following: Public/Regulatory law Commercial/Contract law Public Sector Procurement Confident working with senior stakeholders and advising at Board/Executive level. Proven ability to manage a varied workload respond effectively to competing priorities. Clear, concise communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills. Desirable Experience in additional areas such as data protection, FOI, intellectual property, property, employment law, or litigation. Familiarity with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office. Experience managing external legal providers. What's on Offer The salary for this position is £67,162 per annum as well as car allowance of £6,799 (in addition there is a 9% matched pension and other benefits). For further details about this role, please apply to this advert or contact David Taylor of Michael Page Legal.

Overview Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Travelers Legal handles actions against Travelers' policyholders, representing and protecting their interests every step of the way. Established approximately 7 years ago through extensive and close collaboration across all parts of Travelers, it plays an integral part in the provision of an efficient and effective end to end legal service. Having exceeded expectations, Travelers Legal is again looking to expand. You will be an ambitious and personable junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases and to help build on Travelers Legal's numerous successes thus far. The Hiring Manager leads the Casualty sector of the firm. You will handle a case load of small claims/fast track cases independently as well as assist on larger multi track cases, including claims arising out of road traffic accidents, employers liability and public liability. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. You will also assist with the development of the ABS generally. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skills Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADR Supervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the team Build relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds Independently handle a moderate caseload with a likely level of low severity and complexity Work under the guidance and supervision of Natalie Simpkins and others in dealing with more complex and high exposure claims Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Experience in insurance litigation is highly desirable Experience in handling professional indemnity and financial risks cases is desired Advanced interpersonal skills. Persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills. Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position. Advanced presentation skills. Ability to handle and analyse legal issues independently and with minimal supervision. Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others. Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity. Demonstrates superior legal acumen. Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development. Continued development of technical skills with the goal of handling the higher complexity/exposure cases. Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency. Intermediate research skills. Intermediate negotiation skills. Ability to prioritise and organise workload. Decision making and problem solving abilities. Sense of urgency/responsiveness. What is a Must Have? Fully qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or barrister in England and Wales Some Post Qualification Experience (PQE) What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance:On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement:We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit the life-at-travelers benefits page.

Solicitor - Property Litigation Department: Real Estate - Property Litigation Employment Type: Permanent Location: Bristol Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0-3 PQE Solicitor to join our busy Bristol real estate team to be primarily focused on telecoms, with an opportunity to work with real estate colleagues across the UK on nationwide projects. Our real estate department covers every aspect of contentious and transactional commercial real estate work, including in particular telecoms, development, investment, asset management, construction and landlord/tenant work. Clients include telecoms operators, property management and development companies, house builders, health trusts and government bodies (local and central), owner-occupiers and institutions, both in the UK and overseas. With offices across England, we are continuing to grow our Property Litigation offering, with seamless cross-border services for our clients in the UK backed by full national and international support from across the firm. Key Responsibilities Our Solicitors tell us that they enjoy the firm's collaborative working environment which reflects our open door policy and cultural principles of being supportive, creative, determined, and clear. There are also many opportunities to network with other lawyers and other colleagues across our business, to be part of wider firm projects and initiatives and for the candidates to "build their brand". The work expected of the role will largely be geared towards real estate telecoms litigation work handling and assisting with the following: Serving statutory notices and advising on their validity and conditionality Dealing with contentious lease renewals, termination notices and proceedings Interpreting and enforcing lease obligations Arrears recovery and tenant insolvency Obtaining possession of commercial premises Potential for expanding supervisory role (subject to PQE/practical experience) Dealing with service charge disputes Acting in dilapidations matters including service of notices and advisory work Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A 0-3 PQE Solicitor with a strong educational background Experience in commercial landlord and tenant disputes is preferable but not essential. Candidates with a strong background in commercial and civil litigation (and looking to move into property litigation) will be given serious consideration. Be used to delivering commercial advice to clients who do not have time to read lengthy correspondence. They should be comfortable with key date and tracker maintenance. Have handled a varied workload in accordance with client protocols and with an appropriate level of supervision. Some experience with the use of client portals and case management software would be useful. Any telecommunications experience acting either for landowners or operators would be useful, but full training from a well-regarded practice would be given so is not essential. Support marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. article writing, attending marketing events and client training.

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry. At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Assistant Legal Counsel in Bristol! The Assistant Legal Counsel will support the Head of Legal and work closely with the wider global legal team. This role will provide commercial legal advice across multiple business divisions within the UK and Ireland. What you'll do: Provide legal support on a wide range of matters. Review and draft commercial contracts, NDAs, collateral warranties, and trading agreements. Manage corporate housekeeping, including Companies House filings and board documentation. Assist with litigation management and liaise with external counsel when required. Support real estate transactions and property management in collaboration with the global real estate team. Advise on compliance, data protection, competition law, and environmental matters. Keep up to date with legal developments and provide relevant updates to the business. What you'll bring: CILEX qualified person or Qualified Solicitor with a strong understanding of commercial and corporate law. Demonstrable experience in contract drafting and negotiation. Excellent communication, problem solving ability, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively. Proactive and self-directed, adaptable, and keen to learn. Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively. We are named the world's most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people. Our "Road to Sustainability 2030" is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions. We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination. Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister of England & Wales Description: Dispute Resolution is about solving problems for, and looking after, clients. It can be about navigating people, entities and businesses through the most difficult of times. We are looking for a lawyer that understands the need to provide outstanding client service to all who instruct us - from fiduciaries and high net worth individuals, to individuals facing an unexpected petition for divorce. We are involved in the broadest spectrum of dispute resolution, and we pride ourselves on our public law and private law expertise. We act, for example, on both sides of civil forfeiture proceedings, regulatory proceedings, insolvencies, planning and trusts disputes. We practice in insolvency, negligence including personal injury, matrimonial law and criminal law. We are a small and close-knit team, but we need to expand to meet our clients' needs. Duties: Working both on their own and under the supervision of more senior lawyers and partners, the successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of contentious and advisory matters for both individuals and organisations, many of which are multi-jurisdictional. The financial services industry (funds, banking, trust and company/director/shareholder disputes) is predominant in Guernsey and accounts for a large proportion of our work, as well as contentious insolvency matters, regulatory investigations and enforcement, sanctions, fraud and asset tracing, employment, medical negligence and personal injury, professional negligence, and property and construction cases. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a varied and complex caseload, including running their own matters while assisting on larger and more complex cases. Qualities and Skills: 2-10 years' post qualification experience of practising civil and/or commercial litigation, preferably in the relevant areas mentioned above Qualified to practice as a Barrister or Solicitor in England & Wales. The right person will be an advocate of the Royal Court of Guernsey or will wish to become one as quickly as possible The ideal candidate will be an experienced courtroom advocate A proactive and confident team player who has a cooperative and collaborative working approach Ability swiftly to identify key issues, effectively utilising time and resources Entrepreneurial spirit with a willingness to play an active role in marketing and growing the firm whilst building strong relationships with the firm's existing client base Excellent oral, written, organisational and time management skills Ferbrache & Farrell LLP is a limited liability partnership authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 822659) to provide English & Welsh property law advice, to include conveyancing, which is registered in Guernsey (LLP registration number 64) with registered head office address at Somers House, Rue du Pre, St Peter Port, GY1 1LU and a UK office address at Octagon Point, St Paul's, 5 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AA.

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Travelers Legal handles actions against Travelers' policyholders, representing and protecting their interests every step of the way. Established approximately 6 years ago through extensive and close collaboration across all parts of Travelers, it plays an integral part in the provision of an efficient and effective end to end legal service. Having exceeded expectations, Travelers Legal is again looking to expand. You will be an ambitious and personable junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases and to help build on Travelers Legal's numerous successes thus far. Reporting to senior members of the team, you will handle a case load of professional indemnity claims against a variety of professionals but also have the ability to service other types of claims as the ABS expands, including financial risks claims. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. You will also assist with the development of the ABS generally. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? On a day to day basis you will: Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skills Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADR Supervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the team Build relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds Independently handle a moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity Work under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Legal Practice and others in dealing with more complex and high exposure claims In addition, you will work with the Head of Legal Practice and others to set and deliver on goals/objectives for the ABS, including involvement in planning the further expansion of the practice. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Experience in insurance litigation is highly desirable Experience in handling professional indemnity and financial risks cases is desired Advanced interpersonal skills Persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position Advanced presentation skills Ability to handle and analyse legal issues independently and with minimal supervision Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity Demonstrates superior legal acumen Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development Continued development of technical skills with the goal of handling the higher complexity/exposure cases Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency Intermediate research skills Intermediate negotiation skills Ability to prioritise and organise workload Decision making and problem solving abilities Sense of urgency/responsiveness What Is A Must Have? Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and Wales Some Post Qualification Experience (PQE) What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit