Legal Counsel (Litigation)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Litigation): Managing litigation matters and insolvency proceedings within the energy sector with an accent on debt recovery and breach of contract. Focus on drafting court documents, negotiating settlements, and providing strategic legal advice to drive commercial objectives.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Company

International energy company delivering energy solutions across the value chain, owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

What you will do

• Manage litigation and insolvency proceedings, including issuing claims, dealing with defences, and enforcement.
• Draft legal documents such as witness statements, settlement agreements, and winding-up petitions.
• Negotiate settlements of liability and quantum with third parties and opposing lawyers.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic advice to the legal team and wider business to ensure compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts related to the sales business.
• Coordinate external legal counsel and represent the organization before courts and supervisory bodies.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with post-qualification experience in practice.
• Strong expertise in civil procedure rules, debt recovery, and breach of contract litigation.
• Ability to assess financial situations of debtors and recommend recovery strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Must be based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Competitive starting salary with bonus earning potential.
• Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (including family cover).
• Life assurance and a range of optional flexible benefits.