Disputes Legal Counsel

• Rare opportunity for a disputes lawyer to move in-house
• To join an in-house team with true career development

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global business delivering innovative engineering and design solutions across major international projects.

Job Description

• Collaborate with other business support functions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Assist in developing and refining internal systems and processes to improve legal and commercial team efficiency.
• Contribute to internal training initiatives on commercial and contractual topics.
• Provide strategic legal input on contentious issues, identifying commercial opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the resolution of claims and disputes, including insurer liaison, negotiation, and pre-action correspondence, while contributing to overall case strategy.
• Oversee claims management within the business unit and contribute to broader risk oversight across regional and global operations.
• Enable senior stakeholders to report effectively on dispute status to executive leadership.
• Advise on corporate governance matters to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Deliver responsive legal and commercial advice on an ad-hoc basis.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Disputes Solicitor should have:

• Qualified solicitor status with expertise in dispute resolution or litigation.
• Strong background in construction law disputes; experience with construction insurance is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Capability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in both formal and informal dispute resolution, including negotiation.
• Skilled in advising on contract management and proactive dispute avoidance.
• Legally qualified with circa 2-6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Commercially minded team player with a collaborative approach to achieving service goals.
• Confident presenter with effective communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, private medical cover, cash car allowance, and income protection.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits such as cycle-to-work scheme, dental and optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
• Work-Life Balance: 2-3 days hybrid working and flexible working hours
• 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), with flexible holiday options.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development, supported by a tailored learning and development programme at every career stage.