Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an In House Litigation Solicitor in Sheffield to join a bank on a fixed term basis. You will advise on litigation, disputes, governance and contentious matters while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with around 4 years PQE or more who is looking to move in house and gain broad commercial exposure within a purpose driven organisation.
Client Details
Our client is a nationally significant, government backed economic development institution with a clear purpose: helping drive sustainable economic growth and supporting businesses across the UK.
Description
The In House Litigation Solicitor will be:


*Providing legal advice and support on litigation, disputes and potential legal challenges across the organisation.
*Advising on appropriate governance, escalation and risk management processes.
*Providing advice on contentious matters within a financial services environment.
*Working with senior stakeholders and business teams with practical, commercially focused legal advice.
*Providing legal input to Product, Risk and Compliance, Policy, Strategy, Economics, Finance and Procurement teams.
*Advising on Freedom of Information requests, including challenges involving the ICO or First Tier Tribunal.
*Supporting the development of legal knowledge management, training and horizon scanning.
*Helping to standardise legal documentation, processes and internal know how.
*Managing and overseeing external legal advisers, ensuring quality, efficiency and value for money.
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Profile
The In House Litigation Solicitor should be:


*A solicitor with 4+ years PQE plus and who is available at short notice
*Experienced in litigation, disputes or contentious legal matters.
*Ideally experienced within an in house financial services, banking or regulated environment.
*Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
*Experienced in providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
*Knowledgeable around governance, risk and escalation processes.
*Ideally familiar with Freedom of Information matters and challenges involving the ICO or First Tier Tribunal.
*Confident managing external legal advisers and controlling legal spend.
*A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across a complex organisation.
*Commercially minded, collaborative and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.
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Job Offer
*Salary ranging from £60,000 to £62,000
*Generous pension scheme.
*Generous holiday
*Hybrid working arrangements
If you’re interested in this role, apply now.