Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor | Sevenoaks or Central London | Competitive Salary (DOE)

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join their growing disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented solicitor to handle a varied and high-quality caseload while working with a collaborative and supportive team.

The role can be based in either the firm's Sevenoaks or Central London office, offering flexibility and exposure to a broad client base.

The Role:

You will manage a diverse caseload of commercial disputes, providing strategic legal advice and delivering exceptional client service throughout all stages of litigation and dispute resolution.

The successful candidate will work on complex and interesting matters while contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including:

• Contractual disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Debt recovery matters
• Property-related disputes

• Draft, review and negotiate key litigation documents including:

• Pleadings
• Witness statements
• Applications
• Settlement agreements

• Conduct legal research, case analysis and risk assessment, providing clear and commercially focused advice to clients.
• Represent clients during negotiations, mediations and other ADR processes.
• Prepare cases for hearings and work closely with counsel and external experts where required.
• Manage disclosure, evidence preparation and ensure all procedural deadlines are met.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal firm policies.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a high standard of client service.

• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the litigation practice.
• Assist with mentoring and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Minimum 4 years’ PQE in commercial litigation
• Experience managing a varied commercial disputes caseload
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and case management abilities
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• Clear and confident communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to work with a respected litigation team
• High-quality and varied caseload
• Supportive and collaborative working environment