Litigation Commercial Lawyer

Lawyers On Demand Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal support provider is looking for legal assistance for 2-6 months, focusing on litigation and commercial tasks. Responsibilities include managing franchise disputes, handling license and procurement contracts, and supporting compliance work. Candidates should have 3+ years PQE, ideally with litigation experience combined with commercial skills. A working pattern of 4 days per week is offered, with an immediate start date.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Preferably a lawyer with a litigation background but with commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters including disputes and contract terminations.
• Provide commercial support including sales requests and supplier contracts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial experience

3+ years PQE

Job description

We’re working with a major independent food and drink wholesaler, who are in need of legal support for the next 2-6 months whilst they recruit permanently.

The role will involve a blend of litigation and commercial support, including:

Litigation

• Disputes side with franchisee with network
• License disputes in network
• Terminating contracts and bring claim against suppliers
• Using external counsel for things like debt recovery

Commercial

• Sales requests
• General commercial work and supporting with ad-hoc commercial matters
• Supplier & procurement contracts
• Some compliance work

What skills are required?

• 3+ years’ PQE
• Ideally a lawyer from a litigation background but with commercial experience

Working Pattern: 4 days per week

Start Date: ASAP

If this could be of interest, we’d love to hear from you.