Legal Counsel

12 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Communication Works Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

The Opportunity: Drive Our Commercial Recovery

We are seeking a proactive and commercially-minded In-House Lawyer, to become a critical asset in managing our company's commercial risk, cash flow, and contract enforcement.

This is a unique opportunity to transition away from traditional private practice, working directly with the CEO, with a high degree of autonomy, directly impacting our bottom line by managing key litigation and debt recovery processes internally.

The Role: What You Will Be Doing

You will be responsible for end-to-end management of all commercial disputes and debt recovery matters, minimising reliance on expensive external counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Dispute Resolution:
    Manage contract disputes, moving from pre-action correspondence through to court proceedings.
  • Debt Collection & Litigation:
    Drafting and issuing Letters Before Action (LBA), preparing and issuing County Court Claims, and managing enforcement actions.
  • Contract Review:
    Review and amend standard commercial contracts (terms and conditions, supplier agreements) to strengthen payment clauses, liability limitations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Risk Mitigation:
    Advise the senior management and finance teams on risk exposure related to outstanding debts and contractual breaches.
  • Court Attendance:
    Act as the company's representative in court (e.g., County Court small claims track hearings) as necessary.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary:
    Pro-rata equivalent of
    £50,000 per annum
    .
  • Flexibility:
    Full-Time or Part-Time
    hours, tailored to the demands of the case load.
  • Location Flexibility:
    Choice of
    Remote, Hybrid, or Office-Based
    working, provided you can attend Court when required.
  • Autonomy:
    The opportunity to be the company's
    sole legal expert
    in this area, giving you direct influence over strategy and outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with a current Practising Certificate.
  • Proven recent experience in
    County Court litigation
    , specifically dealing with commercial debt recovery and breach of contract claims.
  • Strong drafting skills, particularly for legal correspondence (LBA's) and court documents.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to articulate legal risk to non-legal colleagues.

Desirable:

  • Experience working within a credit control or finance department.
  • Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Pre-Action Protocols.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your specific experience in commercial litigation and debt recovery.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Work from home

Application question(s):

  • Do you have Strong drafting skills, particularly for legal correspondence (LBA's) and court documents.
  • Do you have Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to articulate legal risk to non-legal colleagues?

Experience:

  • County Court Litigation: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Practising Certificate (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW1

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