Legal Manager

My client, a highly regarded specialist legal practice advising on complex and high-value tax, financial and commercial matters, is seeking a hand's on Legal Manager with 9+ years PQE.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and paralegals.

• Allocate work, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback and mentoring

• Oversee complex, high-value commercial disputes, civil fraud claims and investigations

• Work closely with Counsel on litigation strategy and case management.

• Oversee urgent interim applications, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal orders

• Lead disclosure exercises, including the use of e-disclosure and AI review technology

• Ensure matters are properly prepared for hearings, trials and enforcement.

• Manage cross-border litigation issues, including jurisdiction, service and enforcement of judgments

• Coordinate Counsel, experts and overseas lawyers

• Help develop Chambers, improve working practices and build the capabilities of the team

About you

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 9 years' PQE.

• Strong High Court litigation experience.

• Background in commercial litigation, financial services disputes or civil fraud.

• Experience handling urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal applications.

• Strong disclosure and trial preparation experience.

• Experience of cross-border litigation and enforcement.

• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.

• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing junior lawyers.

Desirable

• Tax disputes or experience dealing with HMRC.

• Crypto asset disputes, asset tracing and recovery.

• FCA enforcement, sanctions or anti-money laundering matters.

• Group litigation, international arbitration or enforcement of arbitral awards.

• Experience with e-disclosure and AI-assisted review platforms.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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