Henderson Scott
1-4 PQE Litigation Solicitor

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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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