Dispute Resolution Senior Associate, Brierley Hill
Client: Higgs LLP
Location: Brierley Hill
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description
Role Purpose: To manage a broad caseload of commercial litigation cases and assist Partners with more complex high value business critical commercial disputes. The caseload will be diverse and include commercial contract disputes, restrictive covenant claims, IT contract disputes, sale of goods and supply of services disputes, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, defamation claims, general reputation management advice, warranty and indemnity claims, IP disputes and consumer claims. This will vary from pre-action advice through to claims in the County Court, High Court and where necessary Court of Appeal.
The role involves dealing with disputes for clients ranging from high net worth individuals, SMEs, to PLCs and large corporates.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clear, results-focused, and strategic advice to clients, aligned with legal principles and client objectives
* Advise on relevant pre-action protocols
* Draft documentation required in litigation
* Build rapport with clients, counsel, and experts
* Manage Court and arbitration proceedings as necessary
* Represent clients in settlement negotiations, including mediations
* Conduct matters diligently, efficiently, and with financial accuracy
* Collaborate within the team and contribute to the development of junior members
* Engage with firmwide initiatives and foster long-term client relationships
Person Specification
* Team-oriented with a ‘one team’ ethos
* Dedicated to client care, excellence, and timely service
* Positive attitude and decisive nature
* Strong work ethic and resilience
* High standards of service delivery
* Excellent organization and time management
* Ability to process large information efficiently
Technical Knowledge
* Strong knowledge of substantive law and procedure
* Commercially minded and strategic thinker
Additional Information
Higgs offers hybrid working based on the Higgs’ Best FIT principles, supporting flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environments. We promote a ‘dress for your diary’ approach and are committed to diversity and inclusion, engaging with the widest talent pool and monitoring our diversity figures.
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