My client, a highly regarded specialist legal practice advising on complex and high-value tax, financial and commercial matters, is seeking a hand's on Legal Manager with 9+ years PQE.
Key responsibilities
• Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and paralegals.
• Allocate work, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback and mentoring
• Oversee complex, high-value commercial disputes, civil fraud claims and investigations
• Work closely with Counsel on litigation strategy and case management.
• Oversee urgent interim applications, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal orders
• Lead disclosure exercises, including the use of e-disclosure and AI review technology
• Ensure matters are properly prepared for hearings, trials and enforcement.
• Manage cross-border litigation issues, including jurisdiction, service and enforcement of judgments
• Coordinate Counsel, experts and overseas lawyers
• Help develop Chambers, improve working practices and build the capabilities of the team
About you
Essential:
• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 9 years' PQE.
• Strong High Court litigation experience.
• Background in commercial litigation, financial services disputes or civil fraud.
• Experience handling urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal applications.
• Strong disclosure and trial preparation experience.
• Experience of cross-border litigation and enforcement.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing junior lawyers.
Desirable:
• Tax disputes or experience dealing with HMRC.
• Crypto asset disputes, asset tracing and recovery.
• FCA enforcement, sanctions or anti-money laundering matters.
• Group litigation, international arbitration or enforcement of arbitral awards.
• Experience with e-disclosure and AI-assisted review platforms.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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