About Our Client
Our client is a large, internationally recognised group, employing thousands of staff and supporting a diverse client population across the UK and overseas. Known for innovation, social impact and strong governance, the organisation operates in a fast paced, highly regulated environment and places real value on its in house legal function as a strategic partner to the business.
With a strong commitment to professional development, collaboration and flexible working, this is an organisation where legal professionals are trusted advisors, working closely with senior leadership to shape policy, manage risk and support long term institutional objectives.
Job Description
The In House Contentious Solicitor will be:
- Providing strategic and operational oversight of contentious and compliance matters
- Leading on disputes, regulatory issues, and claims, including pre action correspondence, and pleadings
- Advising on contract law, consumer law, civil procedure rules and court processes
- Developing and implementing group wide contentious and compliance frameworks
- Acting as a key advisor in fitness to practise, safeguarding, Prevent and DBS issues
- Managing relationships with senior stakeholders across teams
- Instructing and managing external counsel in the UK and overseas
- Supporting risk mitigation through training, policy review and procedural improvements
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals within the team
- Reporting on legal risk, case progress and outcomes to senior leadership
The Successful Applicant
The In House Contentious Solicitor should be:
- A solicitor or equivalent with 6+ years PQE in contentious and compliance matters
- Highly experienced in managing complex disputes through ADR and court processes
- Strong in civil procedure rules, contract law and regulatory frameworks
- Comfortable operating in a fast changing, regulated environment
- Experienced in advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision making
- Confident delivering training and guiding non legal teams
- Experienced in line management or supervision
What's on Offer
- 12 month fixed term contract with immediate start
- Hybrid working model - 2 days office / 3 days home
- Exposure to high profile, complex and strategic legal work
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and governance teams
- A genuinely influential in house role rather than pure case handling
- Supportive, collaborative legal team with strong professional standards
If you're an experienced Contentious Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.