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Form of workJob Title: Senior Lawyer – (Dispute Resolution)
Location: Newcastle
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working, potential for career progression
About Us: Our client's Dispute Resolution department is experiencing an exciting period of growth, expanding both in specialisms and geographical reach. The team currently comprises 4 partners and 7 fee earners, each with expertise in various litigation areas. We are now seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our dynamic and successful team.
The Role: As a Senior Lawyer in our Dispute Resolution department, you will play a crucial role in the growth and development of the team. We are looking for a candidate with general litigation experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Property litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Insolvency litigation
- Intellectual property litigation
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle a variety of litigation matters, including:
- Commercial contract disputes
- Director duties
- Shareholder disputes, including unfair prejudice petitions and derivative claims
- Property litigation (e.g., dilapidation claims, possession proceedings, land registration disputes, contested lease renewals)
- Contentious probate (e.g., will disputes, administration disputes, proprietary estoppel claims)
- Specialist tax dispute advice and advocacy services before the First Tier Tax Tribunal (e.g., VAT disputes)
- Intellectual property disputes (e.g., design rights, copyright, passing off, trade marks)
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Demonstrate proven business development skills
- Supervise and develop junior team members
- Contribute to the department's growth and success
Requirements:
- At least 10 years' PQE with solid litigation experience, ideally gained at a Legal 500 firm
- Excellent technical knowledge
- Strong client relationship-building skills
- Keen commercial awareness
- Proven track record in generating work
- Rounded academic qualifications
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded and growing team
- Potential for career progression
How to Apply: If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for litigation and are looking to make a significant impact in a growing department, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to (url removed)
