Job Description

Lawyer

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Stourbridge

Full time - Permanent

We are looking for a practical individualto join Talbots as a Solicitor for our Dispute Resolution Team, with at least 2 years' post qualified experience dealing with a range of commercial litigation matters.

You will be advising and representing local and national clients on a range commercial disputes, whilst working as part of multi-disciplinary team acting for commercial clients and individuals.

Who Are Talbots Law?

Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.

Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of "Working every day to be the best" for our people, our clients, and for our communities.

We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.

The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.

Competitive salaries with annual review.

Annual tax-freeprofit-share.
25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.

Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).

Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).

Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Parental Leave.

EV Car Leasing Scheme.

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.

Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.

Medicash Health Cash Plan.

Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.

Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees) and Financial Support Loans.

Salary Sacrifice schemes.

Established Company progression framework.

Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).

Flexible and hybrid working available for experienced/qualified (lawyer) roles.

Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.

Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.

Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice).

What the job involves;

Advising a broad range individuals and business clients on a diverse range of commercial disputes ranging from debt recovery, shareholder disputes, warranty disputes, partnership disputes, contract disputes, professional negligence claims and general commercial litigation.

As the role involves direct client interaction, an empathic but persuasive approach and a passion for client care is key, with a business development responsibilities.

Drafting pre-action letters, pleadings, witness statements and applications as well as supporting senior associates and directors on high value High Court litigation.

Ensure compliance with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality Scheme standards, SARs and accounting requirements.

What you need:

At least 2 years qualified experience of independently running your own caseload in commercial litigation, from inception through to completion.

Excellent interpersonal and team working skills and strong IT skills.

Passionate about giving outstanding client care to clients and referrers with strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today by sending your CV to careers@talbotslaw.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position? What is your current notice period? Please provide your full home address. Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions? What working hours would this be? Do you require any hybrid working structure? If yes, please detail. How long would the commute take you to this office? What is your interview availability for this application? Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitment we should be aware of? Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with?
Work Location: In person