Commercial lawyers Work, Jobs in Chester, Chs (with Salaries)

Casualty Commercial Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Head of Commercial Property
Eventus Recruitment Group —Chester
- £70,000 - £85,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Financial services
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Legal Counsel (corporate / commercial, 3-5 PQE), hybrid/remote
SeedLegals —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Corporate / Commercial Lawyer – Dental Sector
Weightmans —Liverpool
Corporate Partner or Senior lawyer London, Liverpool or Leeds
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Business development
Commercial Lawyer
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Associate - Shipping
Hill Dickinson LLP —Liverpool
- Full-time
- English
- Business development
- Organisational skills
13d
Senior Associate (4-6 PQE) Development
Brabners —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Fee Earner (Solicitor/CILEX) - Agriculture & Landed Estates
Brabners —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
20h
Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Commercial Property Solicitor
Dobson Welch —Liverpool
- £48,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
Commercial Property Solicitor
Dutton Gregory Solicitors —Liverpool
- Business development
- Communication skills
Real Estate Partner Glasgow
Weightmans —Liverpool
Head of Legal
Handepay —Haydock
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Construction Law - Principal Associate
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- IT
- Typing
- Construction experience
Senior Solicitor - Insurance
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
Legal & Compliance Counsel
Fresenius Kabi Limited —Runcorn
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
Corporate Partner or Senior lawyer (ready for Partnership) London
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Business development
Senior Legal Counsel
System C —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Contracts
- IT
- Communication skills
Contract Reviewer
Aon Corporation —Liverpool
- Communication skills
- Time management

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Casualty Commercial Lawyer

Weightmans -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

iRecruitment
Legal drafting
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

About your new role

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public liability (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team. We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor with 1- 3 years PQE to work both independently on their own caseload and closely alongside senior case handlers.

We are looking for someone with an eye for detail who is comfortable managing the high quantity of documents associated with each case. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships and really make your mark. Weightmans offers excellent progression opportunities and works hard to ‘see the possibility’ in all of its people.

We are open to all candidates especially those who have a can do attitude and are genuinely keen to be part of our team. The role can be varied and we would like someone who can adapt to change and proactively solve problems.

Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

Running a case load of litigated claims, dealing with both liability and quantum
Managing disclosure documents
Assisting senior fee earners with various tasks including general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, reports to clients and preparation for court hearings
Attending client meetings and court hearings
Assisting with the instruction of Counsel and experts
Responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision
Achieving set financial and chargeable targets
Supporting the team’s business development activities
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will have previous experience as a Solicitor and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

Current experience of handling EL/PL casualty claims is essential
A proactive and forward-thinking mindset
A willingness to ask questions and engage with the whole team
Experience of handling own casualty caseload
Good drafting skills
Good influencing skills.
Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal and team working skills
Good IT skills
Good written and communication skills
Good time management and organisation skills
Good attention to detail and concentration
Ability to multi-task and prioritise
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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