Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

We're working with a leading Dublin-based law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to advance their career in commercial litigation, particularly with a focus on data protection and GDPR issues.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job:

• Commercial Litigation Focus: Handle a wide variety of commercial litigation cases, with an emphasis on data protection and GDPR issues.
• High-Profile Clients: Work with prominent clients across multiple sectors including media, sports, retail, and automotive.
• Career Growth: This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team, developing your skills in both commercial litigation and data protection law.

The Role:

As a Commercial Litigation Solicitor, you will work on a range of commercial disputes, including matters relating to intellectual property, consumer goods, retail, and automotive industries. Your role will primarily focus on commercial litigation and data protection.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Commercial Litigation: Represent clients in disputes covering a broad range of business and regulatory issues. This will include handling high-profile and complex disputes, particularly those related to commercial contracts, intellectual property, and data protection.
• Data Protection Expertise: Advise clients on data protection matters, including GDPR compliance, data breach incidents, and representing clients in related complaints and criminal prosecutions.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with major clients across sectors like media, sports, retail, and automotive, providing expert legal advice and guidance.
• Collaboration with Senior Solicitors: Work closely with senior team members to provide strategic advice and handle high-profile cases. This will include exposure to complex Commercial Court litigation and professional regulatory matters.

The Person:

We are looking for a Solicitor with 1 to 4 years PQE in commercial litigation, with experience in handling high-profile commercial disputes. Some exposure to data protection and GDPR law is desirable, but the emphasis is on strong commercial litigation experience.

• Experience in managing and representing clients in complex commercial disputes.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with a client-facing approach and the ability to manage relationships with high-profile clients.
• A desire to build expertise in data protection law, particularly around GDPR compliance, regulatory investigations, and data breaches.

The Reward:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with your experience.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote - offering flexibility and a strong work-life balance.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex commercial litigation and data protection cases.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions.