Solicitor Advocate / Barrister (Band 3)

To provide advocacy, advisory and drafting services to Keoghs LLP.Training / peer review will be provided by more senior members of the team.Based in Liverpool office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices and Court as required.Key ResponsibilitiesAll of Band 1 and 2 work with peer review but no supervision required.Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: settling complex / high value pleadings, complex interlocutory hearings, fast track and multi track trials, CCMCs, JSMs, sanctions (including private prosecution) and recoveries.At least one area of established niche practice, with room to develop and add others.Maintain and/or develop high level technical ability across all Keoghs core practice areas.Able to command higher hourly rate and premium brief fees;Sought after by partners / technical directors and senior decision makers at clients for advice and strategic analysis.Management of sub-team, or assisting in management of main team.Deliver advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners.Direct supervision and mentoring of Band One and Two Advocates.Undertake and proactively develop client facing, product development tasks as required.Be proactive in the development and marketing of the in house advocacy team.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseIf Barrister - Full practising certificate.If Solicitor - Higher Rights of Audience.In either case 10+ years call or PQESubstantial experience, proven technical ..... full job details .....