In-House Litigation Counsel

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute In-House Litigation Counsel to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a solicitor or barrister with substantial post-qualification experience (PQE) in contentious matters, looking to transition into or continue within an in-house environment. You will be responsible for managing a broad range of disputes, regulatory investigations, and risk mitigation strategies across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a wide range of contentious matters, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, employment claims, and reputational issues.
• Instruct and liaise with external counsel, ensuring cost-effective and strategic litigation management.
• Provide proactive legal risk assessments and develop internal policies to mitigate potential disputes.
• Draft and review pre-action correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Represent the company in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including compliance, HR, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on legal strategy.
• Monitor legal developments and regulatory changes relevant to the business and advise accordingly.
• Support internal investigations and whistleblowing matters.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• 8–10+ years PQE, ideally with a mix of private practice and in-house experience.
• Strong background in commercial litigation, regulatory matters, or dispute resolution.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Commercially minded with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services, energy, healthcare) is advantageous.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with cross-border disputes or international arbitration.
• Familiarity with data protection, ESG-related litigation, or class actions.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of professional ethics.