Legal Counsel – Litigation (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

As a Legal Counsel specializing in litigation, you will provide high‑quality legal advice within a complex, regulated environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, supporting sound decision‑making, compliance, and the company’s commercial and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters, including issuing claims, handling defenses, and overseeing enforcement actions.
• Conduct insolvency proceedings, creditor services, and related matters.
• Draft and file legal documents such as letters before claim, defenses, witness statements, settlement agreements, statutory demands, and winding‑up petitions.
• Communicate with third parties and opposing counsel on a without‑prejudice basis.
• Assess liability and quantum, prepare reports, and advise the business.
• Make and respond to without‑prejudice offers, negotiate settlements under supervision.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic advice to the legal team and wider business.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts related to the sales business.
• Represent the organization before authorities, courts, and supervisory bodies.
• Manage external counsel to ensure cost‑effective delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and operational practices.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with post‑qualification experience in practice.
• Strong expertise in civil procedure rules, debt recovery, and breach‑of‑contract litigation.
• Good knowledge of contract law and experience drafting commercial contracts.
• Analytical ability to assess debtor financial situations and recommend recovery strategies.
• Proven capability to manage complex legal matters independently.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to translate legal concepts into clear business advice.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder‑management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Required skills