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Commercial Litigation Solicitor
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Commercial Litigation Solicitor
West Midlands | Leading Regional Law Firm | Salary DOE
A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to appoint a talented Litigator to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation team. Recognised in the Legal 500, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor or legal executive seeking high-quality work and genuine career progression.
This opportunity would suit a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with circa 2-3 years' PQE gained within commercial or civil litigation. You will join a collaborative and technically strong team handling a broad range of contentious matters for commercial and private clients across the Midlands and beyond.
The Role
- Managing a varied litigation caseload independently
- Quoting, scoping and advising on work effectively
- Drafting pleadings, court documents and legal proceedings
- Preparing instructions to Counsel
- Managing court timetables and client deadlines
- Supporting colleagues on complex or high-value disputes where required
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You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior members of the team on more complex disputes. The work is varied and includes:
- Breach of contract disputes
- Tort claims
- Boundary and neighbour disputes
- Commercial property litigation
- Residential property litigation
The successful candidate will be confident in handling matters from instruction through to resolution and will have strong client-facing skills.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Approximately 2-3 years' + PQE in litigation/dispute resolution
- Strong technical drafting ability
- Commercial and pragmatic approach to client service
- Able to manage files autonomously with excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
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The Opportunity
This is an excellent chance to join a respected regional practice with a strong reputation in commercial disputes work. You will benefit from quality matters, supportive leadership and a genuine long-term career path within a growing team.
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