Solicitor

RWK Goodman; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

A position for a Legal Executive/Solicitor has arisen in the Dispute Resolution Team in Bristol. The role will complement RWKG’s existing well-developed DR team which operates across our sites at Bristol and Bath.

We are looking for a newly qualified solicitor or legal executive. The ideal candidate has previous commercial dispute resolution experience gained either during their training contract or previous paralegal post at a national or regional firm.

The ideal candidate must be able to show a desire and motivation for a career as a commercial disputes lawyer and can demonstrate experience of handling or assisting with general commercial disputes to include:

• Professional negligence
• Commercial contracts
• Warranty disputes
• Disputes arising out of corporate acquisitions

The Dispute Resolution Team in Bristol and Bath is headed up by Simon Price under the overall conduct of Dan Dodman (London). Working as part of a supportive and close-knit team culture you can expect to be involved in complex, rewarding and high-value work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of files, dealing effectively with cases and transactions.
• Deal directly with clients to take instructions and ensure full understanding in order to deliver on client expectations.
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers to develop client relationship skills.
• Actively develop relationships with smaller clients.
• Effectively scope and price work, under supervision.
• Build effective working relationships in the team.
• Encourage junior fee earners and provide feedback to assist their learning, effectively delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Manage time recording, WIP monitoring and billing consistently on own and others’ files and matters.
• Work toward personal and team KPIs, measuring performance against these.

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Previous Experience within Commercial Dispute Resolution gained at regional or national firm.
• Strong team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Company

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 570 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley, and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.