Overview
Our client is a boutique London-based law firm specialising in complex, high-value, and cross-border matters. The firm advises corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals on dispute resolution, regulatory issues, and international legal strategy, well-established and recognised for their commercially focused approach, international outlook, and ability to navigate sophisticated legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
Role
The Senior Solicitor (possibly Partner, depending on experience) is responsible for generating and leading high-value legal work, maintaining key client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s strategic development. The level of seniority and title will depend on the candidate’s experience, track record, and ability to originate and sustain a client following.
Responsibilities
- Originate new instructions and develop a strong pipeline of work
- Build and maintain relationships with corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals
- Convert opportunities into retained matters
- Maintain long-term client relationships and repeat instructions
- Lead complex litigation, arbitration, and cross-border matters
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients
- Supervise and support solicitors and junior team members
- Ensure high standards of legal work and client service
- Scope and price matters appropriately, with input from Finance where required
- Monitor matter progress against scope and budget
- Ensure matters are managed in a commercially effective manner
- Contribute to the firm’s growth strategy and positioning
- Support development of key practice areas and markets
- Participate in thought leadership and external profile-building
Key Skills
7+ years PQE
- Strong experience in dispute resolution and/or cross-border matters
- Demonstrated ability to originate work and manage client relationships
- A portable client following is advantageous for a Partner-level appointment
- Commercially minded with an understanding of pricing and profitability
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- International experience or client exposure is advantageous
Job advantages
- Fantastic close-knit team to be a part of
- Exciting clients and cases
- Diverse international environment
- Competitive salary and impressive performance bonus potential
- Flexible work – hybrid options available
- Charming office in the heart of London
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