Commercial Litigation Associate

Job title:

Commercial Litigation Associate

Company:

Hays

Job description

It is a leading law firm that specialises in group litigation, consumer law, environmental and product liability, and international claims. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Group Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claimant litigation, with a focus on group actions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and make a significant impact in the field of group litigation.Your new role

• Lead and manage group litigation cases, including consumer law, environmental/product liability, and international claims.
• Develop and scope potential new group/representative/collective actions.
• Work closely with external solicitors and counsel on innovative legal actions
• Handle complex legal issues, including service out of jurisdiction, foreign applicable law, and quantum.
• Liaise with litigation funders, third-party marketing consultants, and NGOs.
• Negotiate settlements and draft complex settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in high-profile cases, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Ideally between 1-3 PQE (guidelines only)
• Strong academic background, ideally with experience at a leading law firm working on class actions.
• Extensive experience in group litigation, particularly in consumer law, environmental/product liability, and international claims.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to handle vulnerable claimants or witnesses sensitively.

What you’ll get in return

• Opportunity to work in a specialist team on a broad range of work.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Competitive package.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukCompanyHays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK’s Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
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Location

Cheapside, Berkshire

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 22:40:02 GMT

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