Position: Senior Legal Counsel - Dispute Resolution
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Remote (with occasional ad hoc travel to the office)
Salary: base salary up to £100,000 per annum, plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits
Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in Dispute Resolution to join their team. This is a flexible, remote role with ad hoc travel to the offices required. Applicants will be UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of eight years PQE in managing complex commercial disputes and litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commercial Disputes & Litigation: Manage a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contract and general commercial disputes.
* Data Protection Disputes: Advise on data protection-related disputes, providing guidance for compliance and resolution.
* Debt Recovery & Claims Management: Oversee debt recovery initiatives and claims, ensuring effective risk mitigation.
* External Counsel Management: Collaborate with panel firms and outside counsel to align with the company's legal strategies.
* Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships across the business, communicating complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
Requirements:
* UK Qualified Solicitor with 8 plus years PQE in Dispute Resolution, with an In-House or Private Practice background
* Proven expertise in general commercial disputes ideally having handled contract disputes, data protection issues, debt recovery, and claims management.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, excellent attention to detail, and a personable approach.
Additional Advantage:
* Commercial Contracts: Any experience in general commercial contracts in the technology sector would be highly beneficial.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary up to £100,000 per annum, plus car allowance and bonus.
* Flexible remote role with occasional office travel.
* Comprehensive benefits package.
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