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Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is currently seeking the services of a Commercial Litigation Solicitor for our multi-branched south eastern client.

Our client’s highly experienced commercial litigation team provides a comprehensive range of dispute resolution services to both corporate and commercial clients, both national and international. Their work involves disputes in the Commercial Court, Companies Court, Chancery and Queen’s Bench Divisions as well as some County Court matters. This client is also very experienced in international and domestic arbitration, adjudication and expert determination as well as a particular expertise in relation to ADR mechanisms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Dealing with a range of commercial litigation matters to include breach of contract, negligence, Companies Court work, fraud, defamation, IP.
• Handling some property litigation and landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, dilapidations and service charge disputes.
• Acting for companies, banks and other financial institutions, partnerships, professional bodies and private individuals.
• Handling a large and varied caseload, with a strong commercial approach.

The successful applicant will have

• Recently admitted as a Solicitor with up to 2 years pqe with the right to work in the UK.
• A high level of motivation and commitment
• A determination to provide a truly outstanding service to clients, both as a lawyer and an adviser
• Experience gained from a City or good regional firm
• Client focus, with a strength in building and sustaining relationships
• Commercial awareness
• A developing affinity with marketing and business development
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Solid IT skills with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of working a case management system
• An interest in Property Litigation, IP, Fraud or Construction or another specialist area would be an advantage

The firm is offering a very competitive Salary and Benefits package which is openly negotiable and will be awarded in accordance with previous experience, skills and expectations.

Start Date – ASAP

On behalf of a diverse range of clients’, Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is also currently seeking applicants for other legal opportunities in this area. For a Highly Confidential discussion concerning additional vacancies, please contact one of our Senior Consultants on (phone number removed)

All applicants must be living in the U.K at time of application, and be eligible to work full time and without restriction in the U.K.

Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is a legal recruitment agency specialising in supplying staff and employment solutions to the U.K Legal Sector from offices in London and Birmingham.

Job Title: NQ Solicitor – Commercial Litigation
Recruitment: Legal Job – West Sussex - Frances Armstrong
Dept: Commercial Litigation – NQ Solicitor

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