Commercial Litigation Senior Lawyer \n We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lawyer with 5+ years’ Post Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our Commercial Litigation team in central Bristol.\n As a Senior Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to supervise juniors and take a lead in business development, maintaining and building new client relationships. The scope of the work will provide you with the opportunity to collaborate, work alongside, and give advice to other departments and teams, including Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment and Property Litigation departments. \n_*You will undertake fee-earning work, building and managing your own caseload, providing a profitable contribution to the department in line with the firm’s policies and protocols and with the aim of meeting your monthly individual fee and time targets.
\n*Commercial contracts. \n* Commercial litigation. \n* Professional Negligence claims.
\n* Mediation/other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). \n* Unfair prejudice claims. \n* Advocacy in court where required and appropriate, bearing in mind cost-benefit analysis.
\n* Dealing with email and telephone communications promptly. \n* Notifying the relevant supervisor and Partner as to any complaints received in respect of work undertaken. \n* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.
\n* Compliance with the procedures in the Office Manual and Solicitors Accounts Rules. \n Non-legal work\n* Preparation of bills of costs, and obtaining the approval of Accounts of all bills prepared. \n* Obtaining payment on account from clients.
\n* Notifying Accounts of incoming and requested payments. \n* Requesting transfer of money between client accounts, and between the client and office account. \n* Perusing ledger and KPI management systems and taking the required action including ensuring that all client money is placed on deposit when required.
\n* Extend our excellent reputation and relationships with local Chambers. \n* Attending networking events. \n* Tasks to work towards submission of Legal Directories (Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK).
\n Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. \n We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance.
\n We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. \n A qualified Lawyer or FCILEx, with at least 5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation. \n* Enthusiastic about business development and eager to use your networking skills.
\n* Full-time role (office hours are 9:00am – 5:15pm, Monday to Friday). \n* The role is based at our Prince House office with the option to apply for hybrid working upon successful completion of your probation period. \n We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.
\n_Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.
Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.