Litigation Counsel
Aventum is retained by a client who is seeking a mid level disputes professional to join them as a Litigation Counsel, reviewing merits of complex commercial litigation. This key position involves conducting thorough early case due diligence to inform decisions on third-party funding or After The Event (ATE) insurance products.
Your Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive legal risk assessments of potential cases;
* Evaluate litigation merits, quantum, and recoverability;
* Draft detailed case analysis reports with funding recommendations;
* Liaise with solicitors and counsel to gather critical case information;
* Present findings to the investment committee;
* Monitor and report on case progress post-investment.
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with approx 5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally from a recognised law firm or in-house legal team;
* Strong technical litigation background with demonstrable case analysis skills;
* Commercial awareness and understanding of litigation funding principles;
* Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail;
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
* Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable insights.
For more information, please contact, Jared Glazier for more information. Aventum Search is acting as an employment agency in relation to this opening.