Barrister / Solicitor Advocate

Job Description

Location - Flexible, to be based out of any of our UK offices.We are looking to attract Barristers / Solicitor Advocates with Higher Rights to join our DWF Advocacy business.DWF Advocacy is an expert, quality, streamlined advocacy service, operating as an alternative to the external Bar and traditional chambers. Operating similar to an in-house set of chambers, DWF’s barristers and advocates offer specialist advocacy, drafting and advisory services across a variety of specialisms such as Commercial, Fraud, Occupational Health & Disease, Catastrophic Injury, Professional Indemnity, Employment, Costs and Inquests. The team comprises circa 20 individuals based across a number of our UK DWF offices including Birmingham, Manchester, London and Leeds. Work typically arises as a result of referrals from legal colleagues but also direct client relationships.In particular, our PI/Clin Neg/Occ Health law advocates represent clients at all levels on a wide range of matters. Our advocates sit alongside specialist solicitors, providing a seamless client experience.Forming part of a well established team, this career opportunity offers you the chance to work alongside market leading partners to deliver cost-efficient, proportionate and high quality advocacy services to DWF, other solicitors practices and clients across multiple geographical locations.We are keen to attract applicants with 3+ years PQE (desirable) and previous experience in PI/Clin Neg/Occupational Health work. Applicants with experience also in Inquest work are particularly sought. You will be expected to have the commercial awareness, confidence and ability to seek out, secure and retain new clients from within the business and beyond. In order to be successful in this role, we will expect you to be quick-witted and have a responsible attitude, integrity and a willingness to stay abreast of current affairs in the profession.We are flexible on location and would welcome applications nationwide.There is no upper level of PQE for these roles and positions are available at various levels of call/seniority.If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a legal business that isnt afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectations … then apply!Please note that we will be closing the advert as soon as we have received a suitable number of applications.Benefits package and flexible working:We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That’s why, when you join DWF, you’ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers, a buy as you earn share scheme and dining cards. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.We welcome applications from people looking for a flexible or [partly] agile role. We are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.About DWFDWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services, operating from 33 key locations with over 4,200 people. The Company became the first Main Market Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.Note to recruitment agenciesWe hire the majority of our talent directly by our resourcing team or via referrals. On occasion, we will look for external support and will release vacancies to our recently reviewed Preferred Suppliers List. Speculative CVs sent by other agents or outside of the agreed process will not be accepted and no recruitment fee will be applicable.