Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Were working with a leading Dublin-based law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to advance their career in commercial litigation, particularly with a focus on data protection and GDPR issues.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job:

• Commercial Litigation Focus: Handle a wide variety of commercial litigation cases, with an emphasis on data protection and GDPR issues.
• High-Profile Clients: Work with prominent clients across multiple sectors including media, sports, retail, and automotive.
• Career Growth: This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team, developing your skills in both commercial litigation and data protection law.

The Role:

As a Commercial Litigation Solicitor, you will work on a range of commercial disputes, including matters relating to intellectual property, consumer goods, retail, and automotive industries. Your role will primarily focus on commercial litigation and data protection.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Commercial Litigation: Represent clients in disputes covering a broad range of business and regulatory issues. This will include handling high-profile and complex disputes, particularly those related to commercial contracts, intellectual property, and data protection.
• Data Protection Expertise: Advise clients on data protection matters, including GDPR compliance, data breach incidents, and representing clients in related complaints and criminal prosecutions.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with major clients across sectors like media, sports, retail, and automotive, providing expert legal advice and guidance.
• Collaboration with Senior Solicitors: Work closely with senior team members to provide strategic advice and handle high-profile cases. This will include exposure to complex Commercial Court litigation and professional regulatory matters.

The Person:

We are looking for a Solicitor with 1 to 4 years PQE in commercial litigation, with experience in handling high-profile commercial disputes. Some exposure to data protection and GDPR law is desirable, but the emphasis is on strong commercial litigation experience.

• Experience in managing and representing clients in complex commercial disputes.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with a client-facing approach and the ability to manage relationships with high-profile clients.
• A desire to build expertise in data protection law, particularly around GDPR compliance, regulatory investigations, and data breaches.

The Reward:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with your experience.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote - offering flexibility and a strong work-life balance.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex commercial litigation and data protection cases.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions.

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage:

At Hunter Savage, we focus on connecting talented professionals with top-tier legal opportunities. If you are eager to grow your career in commercial litigation, this is an excellent opportunity for you. For more information or to apply, please contact Amy Davis.