Commercial Solicitor

Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. Due to growth and the launch of new products, we are expanding the team so this is a really exciting time to join the business! We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, either newly qualified with a hunger to learn and assume responsability for your own caseload; or tenured, with strong commercial, corporate, civil and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position, but not essential as they do deal with a broad spectrum of matters across commercial, corporate and civil. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Conduct of County Court Litigation • Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising • from accidents/incidents at work; • Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions • Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases • Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group What you Bring to the Team • Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House. • A real commitment to remarkable client service • A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development • A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients and stakeholders. Why Join our Team? This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm. 50382LFR6 INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.