Sport Litigation Senior Solicitor

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Associate/Associate 5 years+ PQE to  work on complex disputes and multi-party litigation in our Sports Litigation Team. Based in London, the successful candidate/s will have:

• Drafting and analytic skills
• Advocacy and presentational skills
• An ability to work under pressure and on own initiative 
• Experience in advising on disclosure and legal privilege 
• An ability to work with clients at all levels to include advising on media responses
• Experience in advising on insurance policy cover
• Experience of managing junior lawyers/ team
• Organisational and compliance skills, ensuring adherence to internal and client policies, MI completion and SLA requirements
• A proven track record of achievement of financial and chargeable hours target

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role as appropriate.

• Previous experience of assisting on large and complex claims together with managing your own caseload of defendant casualty claims is essential     
• 5 years PQE+
• Influencing skills
• Some experience of networking with, and delivering training to, clients is desirable
• A high level of commercial awareness
• Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and communication, organisation and analytical skills
• A methodical, organised approach
• Passionate about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally
• Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality
• Attention to detail and concentration
• IT skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.