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Property Litigation Solicitor

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Burges Salmon LLP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have relevant high-quality commercial litigation experience, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, effective workload management, self-motivation, and SRA registration.
  • You will deliver excellent client service, support cultural initiatives, achieve personal and firm objectives, grow team skills, and deepen client relations to develop the business.

Requirements

  • Relevant experience working on high quality commercial litigation in the High Court or before the leading arbitration bodies
  • Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
  • Be self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Must be a SRA registered lawyer

Responsibilities

  • Building the Culture: You'll deliver service excellence on all client matters and participate in cultural initiatives that underpin life at the firm, making Burges Salmon a great place to work.
  • Delivering Results: Achieve your personal objectives and be aware of how to focus your contribution to support the firm's overall aims. Plan, control and resource matters effectively, delegating where appropriate and monitor delivery.
  • Growing our People: Actively contribute to the development of those you have responsibility for. Establish your standing as an ‘expert' in your chosen area / sector. Identify and take advantage of opportunities to broaden your technical / client experience.
  • Developing our Business: Deepen your understanding of client needs and expectations, identify opportunities to lead CRM activities, build your own network and cross-refer work where appropriate.

FAQs

What is the required experience for this role?

The role requires at least 1 year of PQE and relevant experience working on high-quality commercial litigation in the High Court or before leading arbitration bodies.

Where is the position located?

The position is based in Bristol, but the role involves advising clients and property across England and Wales.

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will be working with household name national and international clients including major corporations, government departments, and global investment banks.

Is there flexibility in working hours?

Yes, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including full-time or part-time working patterns.

What sort of work will I be doing?

You will be involved in advising clients on risk/asset management, handling a spectrum of property-related disputes, and participating in mediations, arbitrations, and contested litigation.

What are the team dynamics like?

The team is a strong, collaborative group of 100+ dispute resolution lawyers who focus on outcomes, support each other, and share diverse experiences across various sectors.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

The firm is committed to personal and professional development, providing opportunities for growth, technical expertise, and client experience.

What benefits does Burges Salmon offer?

Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, parental leave, pension and life assurance, 25 days of annual leave, 2 paid days for volunteering, and a cycle to work scheme.

Are there opportunities to practice alternative dispute resolution methods?

Yes, the team is known for its pragmatic approach and ability to offer alternative real estate dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration.

How does Burges Salmon support diversity and inclusion?

The firm is committed to representing the diverse community in which it operates and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, providing an accessible recruitment process as a Disability Confident employer.

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Burges Salmon LLP

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1841
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families. Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience. Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets. Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant. The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.