Ideally permanent, full-time, flexibility considered
2 years PQE +
Depending on experience, see below
We’re looking for an experienced Litigator to join the Contentious Private Client team to service a caseload that covers all aspects of contentious private client litigation.
Previous experience of contentious private client litigation is preferred but not essential, but you will need to have a strong litigious background even if that’s been in civil or commercial matters. Full training and upskilling within the practice area will be given if required.
The role will give you plenty of opportunities to grow and develop the caseload. You will be encouraged and given the independence to build relationships with other departments, external referrers, and Counsel.
The Salary:
Newly qualified lawyers can expect to earn from £42,000.
Those with 5-10 years’ experience can expect to earn between £50,000 and £75,000
For those with more than 10 years’ experience and looking for a very senior level role, you can expect to earn £80,000+.
The Contentious Private Client team currently has their base at our Chippenham office, which is where you will ideally be based.
The Chippenham office itself is home to a further 20 employees based across our Family, Private Client, Residential Property and Marketing departments.
Chippenham is easily accessible from the main road routes that run through the county. The office is also easily accessible by train, with the journey from Bristol taking around 20 minutes and Bath 10 minutes. The station is a five-minute walk from the office.
The team forms part of the wider Private Client department which currently comprises 16 lawyers and 11 legal assistants across six of our offices. We are thrilled that the department has been listed in The Legal 500 guide for 2024 for the third year running!
The department works in a cohesive environment, but individuals have the autonomy to run and develop their caseload and build relationships with clients and others. Many lawyers within the department are STEP members but everyone shares their expertise, knowledge and experience to support one another.
We are looking for an individual who can develop strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
You will need to be approachable with an open-minded ‘can-do’ attitude that encourages innovation, embraces change and displays resilience.
We carefully chose our values as a firm to ensure they reflect the way we conduct our work, both internally and externally. We embrace 5 core values; Trust, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and Engagement. We reflect these in all areas of our practice, in particular, in our personal and dedicated service to each and every client. By embedding these values into our culture our clients recognise us as trusted advisors.
Our commitment to our clients and hard work over the years is reflected in the ‘Leading Firm‘ ranking that we have achieved for consecutive years from the prestigious Chambers & Partners, and Legal 500 directories. As a firm, we intend to continue to dedicate ourselves to our values in the pursuit of trusted advisor status.
Annual Bonus
Agile Working
Health Care Plan
Qualifications Support
Extra Christmas Leave
Funded Socials
Goughs Solicitors
Mill House
1 New Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1EJ
Our mission is to provide excellent, trusted and truly personal legal services. How we do this is simple – we are committed to our clients, our people and our communities.
Whether you require legal services for you, your family or your business, you can rest assured that with over forty lawyers at seven easy-to-reach high street locations, you will receive high quality legal advice, tailored to meet your needs.
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