LC Legal
Associate Solicitor - Commercial Litigation
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Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is seeking an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor (3–6 years' PQE) to join its growing Litigation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, offering exposure to high-quality work, increased responsibility, and genuine long-term career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will play a key role within a busy Commercial Litigation team, managing their own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes. The role offers a broad range of commercial litigation work, including:
- Contract disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Contentious insolvency matters
- General commercial litigation
In addition to fee-earning responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to become involved in business development initiatives, contribute legal articles and thought leadership content, and help strengthen client relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
- Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters with appropriate supervision where required.
- Advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes and delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice.
- Assisting senior members of the team on complex, high-value litigation.
- Preparing court documents and progressing matters through the litigation process.
- Attending Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs), mediations, and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
- Producing legal updates and articles to support the firm's marketing and business development activities.
- Participating in networking and business development opportunities.
About You
To be considered, you will be:
- A qualified Solicitor with between 3 and 6 years' post-qualification experience in Commercial Litigation.
- Experienced in managing your own caseload of commercial disputes.
- Technically strong, with excellent analytical and drafting skills.
- Commercially aware, with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice.
- A confident communicator with excellent client relationship management skills.
- Proactive, organised, and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the team.
- Interested in developing your profile through networking and business development activities.
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What's on Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm offering high-quality work, a supportive culture, and genuine opportunities for career progression. You will work alongside experienced litigators on a varied and interesting caseload while developing your own practice within an ambitious and growing team.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to apply, please contact us.
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