Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor/Legal Executive to join the Lightfoots’ team reporting to the Litigation Partner.
The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience with a background in either property or banking & finance dispute resolution and would suit someone that is looking to join a thriving team with a varied caseload.
For those with a property background, it will involve a digress into working for banks and financial institutions upon enforcement of their loans. The team undertakes work in various litigious matters, such as mortgage litigation, secured and unsecured debt recovery, lender liability claims and enforcement of security through LPA and fixed charge Receiverships. Specific (however not exhaustive) duties will include:
1. Day to day queries with clients and assisting with initial onboarding of new clients of the firm
2. Analysis of loan agreements, mortgages, personal guarantees, debentures and other forms of security
3. Advising and supervising on matters of dispute, to include matters of financial services regulation and risk and providing legal opinions, summaries of options and prospects for success
4. Analysing and evaluating cases and assisting clients in their choice of what strategy to take
5. Developing strong relationships with clients
6. Keeping up to date with a...