Senior Legal Counsel - Dispute Resolution

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 six 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 6 plus years PQE in Dispute Resolution, with ideally an In-House background (or In-House secondment), candidates from Private Practice will also be considered.
• Proven expertise in general commercial disputes ideally having handled contract disputes, data protection issues, debt recovery, and claims management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, a commercial mindset, 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 (maximum), plus car allowance and bonus.
• Flexible remote role with occasional office travel.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on or at chris.ewles @lhh.com

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