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Commercial Litigation Associate


Company : Hays


Location : derby,


Created : 2025-05-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your new companyIt is a leading law firm that specialises in group litigation, consumer law, environmental and product liability, and international claims. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Group Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claimant litigation, with a focus on group actions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and make a significant impact in the field of group litigation.Your new roleLead and manage group litigation cases, including consumer law, environmental/product liability, and international claims.Develop and scope potential new group/representative/collective actions.Work closely with external solicitors and counsel on innovative legal actionsHandle complex legal issues, including service out of jurisdiction, foreign applicable law, and quantum.Liaise with litigation funders, third-party marketing consultants, and NGOs.Negotiate settlements and draft complex settlement agreements.Represent clients in high-profile cases, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated.What youll need to succeedIdeally between 1-3 PQE (guidelines only)Strong academic background, ideally with experience at a leading law firm working on class actions.Extensive experience in group litigation, particularly in consumer law, environmental/product liability, and international claims.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.Ability to handle vulnerable claimants or witnesses sensitively.What youll get in returnOpportunity to work in a specialist team on a broad range of work.Hybrid working policy.Competitive package.What you need to do nowIf youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk