Litigation Counsel - International Financial Services
Our client, a global leader in technology and financial services, is ready to hire a dedicated Litigation Counsel to their high‑performing in‑house team.
This is a newly created position that reflects the growth across the business.
New products and services have been added to their offering which means they are now in a position to grow the legal team out further.
There is a wider legal team in the US and UK, with a team of 6 strong based in Dublin.
Who this role will suit:
Commercial Litigation Lawyers with 3-7 years pqe (commercial/financial litigation experience is essential).
Large law firm experience preferable (our client is also open to applicants from an in‑house commercial litigation teams)
Ideal candidates will have international financial services litigation experience (international banking, trading or investments) – but if you don’t have this, you do need to have a keen interest in financial services litigation and pivoting into this area.
Most importantly – you will be a litigator with exceptional drafting, litigation and prelitigation experience who is keen to work in a fast paced and busy international business.
You must be a technical expert who is open to learning and interested in developing out this role within the business.
The role:
This is a hugely varied role, so you must enjoy working on cases in multiple jurisdictions such as Germany, France, UK, Italy etc.
The cases vary in value and complexity – so being agile and turning your hand to various cases is essential.
This is a multi‑jurisdictional role where you will navigate complex disputes and regulatory landscape.
If you are a proactive problem‑solver who thrives on complexity, this is your chance to make a tangible impact on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
Dispute Resolution: Lead the responses and represent the firm in mediations and drafting technical submissions.
Litigation Management: Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, and court filings for cross‑border litigation.
Analysis: Conduct deep‑dive legal research to build case strategies and identify high‑value settlement opportunities.
Global Collaboration: Direct external counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring strict adherence to protocols and reporting standards.
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss.
Contact Sarah Kelly, Partner, The Panel.
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