Commercial Litigation Solicitor - Hybrid

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor | Property Recoveries | Belfast

Northern Ireland Qualified | Litigation Experience | Hybrid Working | c.£40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Looking for a commercial litigation role with more ownership, specialist exposure and genuine progression?

This could be worth a conversation.

We're working with a well-established Belfast legal team that is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to its specialist Property Recoveries practice.

This is a predominantly plaintiff-focused role , acting for a broad range of commercial clients, including insurers, across a varied portfolio of property recovery, defence and indemnity matters.

You'll have genuine ownership of your own caseload , while gaining exposure to a specialist area of litigation that offers plenty of scope to develop your technical and commercial expertise.

Importantly, previous property recoveries experience isn't required . If you're a strong litigator with a commercial mindset and the ambition to develop, the team is willing to support you in building the specialist knowledge required.

What will you be working on?

The work is varied and commercially focused, including:

• Subrogated property recoveries - recovering repair costs following damage to commercial and residential properties and motor vehicles.
• Uninsured loss recoveries.
• Recovery of overpayments and duplicate payments.
• Property damage defence.
• Property damage indemnity matters.

You'll handle a mixture of pre-litigated and litigated matters , giving you exposure across the full lifecycle of a claim.

What will you be doing?

You'll take ownership of your own caseload and be responsible for progressing matters efficiently from instruction through to settlement or conclusion.

Your role will include:

• Managing your own portfolio of recovery, defence and indemnity claims.
• Developing clear case strategies with the client's commercial objectives in mind.
• Advising clients and negotiating settlements.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation.
• Applying relevant legislation, technical guidance and case law.
• Progressing litigated matters and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Managing risk and compliance across your caseload.
• Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted point of contact.
• Supporting business development and client relationship activity where opportunities arise.

An opportunity to develop beyond your own caseload

The role also offers the opportunity to take on early supervisory and leadership responsibility .

You'll support and mentor junior colleagues, including paralegals and trainee solicitors, while working alongside senior members of the team.

It's a good opportunity for someone who wants to develop beyond simply managing their own files and start building the leadership, client-management and commercial skills that will support their longer-term career.

Who are we looking for?

We're keen to speak with Northern Ireland-qualified Solicitors with experience in commercial litigation, property damage or another relevant contentious practice area .

You don't need to have worked in property recoveries previously.

The strongest candidates are likely to have:

• Solid practical litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• A commercial approach to litigation and settlement .
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong client communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of the financial aspects of legal work.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• A willingness to learn and develop expertise in property damage investigation and recovery .

Experience with case management systems and strong IT skills would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

The role offers a salary of circa £40,000 , alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working
• Private health insurance
• Dental cover
• Competitive annual leave
• Pension and wider employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• Strong opportunities for career progression

Why consider it?

This isn't simply another commercial litigation vacancy.

It's an opportunity to develop a specialist practice , gain exposure to interesting commercial disputes and take genuine ownership of your work within a supportive team.

You'll have:

Specialist experience
Develop expertise in property recoveries, a niche and commercially focused area of litigation.

Real ownership
Manage your own pre-litigated and litigated caseload and take responsibility for your matters.

Commercial exposure
Work with established commercial clients and develop your understanding of the commercial drivers behind litigation.

Leadership opportunities
Support and develop junior colleagues while gaining early supervisory experience.

Hybrid working & benefits
Enjoy a flexible working arrangement alongside health, dental and wider employee benefits.

Career progression
Develop the skills and experience needed to take the next step in your litigation career.

Interested?

If you're a Northern Ireland-qualified Solicitor with litigation experience and are interested in developing a specialist practice, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

You may already have experience in property damage or recoveries, or you may simply be a strong litigator looking for a new challenge and a more specialist direction .

If the opportunity to combine quality litigation, commercial exposure, greater responsibility, hybrid working and long-term career progression sounds appealing, get in touch.

Apply via the link below or contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH directly to find out more.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.