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Henderson Scott

1-4 PQE Litigation Solicitor

London
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Solicitor / Associate Solicitor (Litigation)

Location: Central London
Department: Litigation

About the Opportunity

A well-established Central London law firm is seeking a talented Solicitor or Associate Solicitor to join its growing Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer with up to four years' post-qualification experience to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, work closely with experienced colleagues, and play an active role in the continued growth and success of the department.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied range of contentious matters, providing practical and strategic advice to clients while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a broad caseload of litigation matters, including:
    • Commercial disputes
    • Property litigation
    • Insolvency matters
    • Contractual disputes
    • General civil litigation
  • Advising and representing clients throughout the lifecycle of disputes.
  • Conducting advocacy where appropriate and instructing Counsel.
  • Supporting and supervising trainees and paralegals.
  • Assisting senior lawyers with mentoring, quality assurance, and workflow management.
  • Maintaining excellent client care and compliant file management practices.
  • Managing financial aspects of matters, including estimates, billing, WIP management, and debt recovery.
  • Supporting business development initiatives and developing client relationships.
  • Contributing to departmental planning, precedent development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
  • Producing legal updates, articles, and case notes for publication.

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About You

Applicants should be enthusiastic, commercially aware, and committed to delivering exceptional client service. You will have:

  • Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
  • Between NQ and 4 years' PQE gained within a litigation practice.
  • Experience managing a range of contentious matters with appropriate supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the SRA regulatory framework.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and client management.
  • Confidence in building professional relationships and contributing to business development activities.

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Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience using legal case management systems.

What Is Offered

  • High-quality and varied litigation work.
  • Direct client exposure and responsibility.
  • Ongoing professional development and training.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunities to contribute to the growth and future direction of the department.
  • Modern offices in a central London location.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Rowan Hemblade at Henderson Scott for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other disputes with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any disputes lawyer.

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Skills

Commercial Disputes
Property Litigation
Insolvency
Contractual Disputes
Civil Litigation
Advocacy
Drafting
Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Client Management
Business Development
Case Management Systems
Microsoft Office
Civil Procedure Rules
SRA Regulatory Framework
File Management

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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