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Senior Solicitor – In-house legal department (Contentious work)

Flexible location across Grant Thornton sites, hybrid working available.

NEW GROUND WILL NOT BREAK ITSELF – we seek a solicitor who specialises in disputes and is ready to tackle a broad array of litigation, mediation and risk‑management challenges within a professional services firm.

A look into the role

• Handling professional liability claims against the firm, including litigation, mediation, and other dispute‑resolution methods; where appropriate, instructing and managing outside solicitors, counsel and independent experts.
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating legal, ethical and reputational risks, providing legal input into risk issues arising from live engagements and ensuring decisions align with the organisation’s approach to risk.
• Dealing with regulatory issues, including regulatory enquiries and investigations.
• Working closely with colleagues in the in‑house legal team to deliver solution‑focused, commercially pragmatic advice to Grant Thornton’s people, partners and senior stakeholders.
• Assisting teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empowering them to manage risks effectively.

Knowing you’re right for us

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience of commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or another common‑law jurisdiction.
• Good understanding of the law and procedure as they relate to professional liability.
• Integrity and independence of mind, with the ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and sensitively.
• Strong ethical judgment and commitment to upholding professional standards.
• Understanding of the kinds of risk‑management issues faced by professional services firms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to non‑legal colleagues.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a solution‑oriented approach to legal advice and the ability to identify improvements for better outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, prioritising competing demands.
• Ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teams, both autonomously and collaboratively as appropriate.
• Ability to build good relationships and gain the confidence of colleagues.

Knowing we’re right for you

Our culture values uniqueness and inclusion, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. We provide leaders who value your contributions and give you the freedom to pursue passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. We offer flexible working options to help you balance professional and personal commitments. You can contribute to society through secondments, charitable fundraising or investing in developing entrepreneurs, all aligned with our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.