Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work, Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4d3fdb67f897
Job Views: 3
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description
Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious risk issues that arise in the delivery of professional services across assurance, tax, and advisory areas.
We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help you balance work and life.
The Role
As a lawyer specializing in contentious work within our in-house legal team, you will:
1. Handle claims, issues, and projects such as:
* Professional liability claims against the firm
* Regulatory issues, including inquiries and investigations
* Professional indemnity insurance
* Litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
* Other risk-management issues
1. Collaborate with colleagues to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice to stakeholders, including partners and senior staff.
2. Manage external solicitors, counsel, and experts in disputes related to professional services.
This role may suit a junior or mid-level litigator from a commercial law firm, but applications from all qualified candidates demonstrating the necessary skills are welcome.
Minimum Criteria
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or similar jurisdiction.
* Good knowledge of law and procedures related to professional liability, especially concerning professional advisors.
Additional desirable skills include understanding risk-management issues faced by professional services firms, a pragmatic approach, excellent communication skills, teamwork ability, and relationship-building skills.
Why Join Us
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an open culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work. We support your growth and development, and encourage a healthy work-life balance through flexible working options.
Beyond the role, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to society through secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide, grounded in our core values of Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.
We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity in all they do—making a meaningful impact for our firm, clients, and communities.
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