Hays
Commercial Litigation Solicitor NQ+

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Your new company
Your new company is a leading national law firm with a highly respected disputes practice, known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing commercially minded lawyers. You'll join a team that handles high-quality, often international work while offering genuine support, progression and autonomy.
Your new role
Your new role places you at the heart of a busy Commercial Disputes team, where you'll work on a broad mix of high-value commercial, public law, and insolvency-related matters. You'll:
- Work closely with experienced partners on high-quality, often cross-border disputes
- Have responsibility for your own files, client relationships, and business development activities
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a driven, commercially minded solicitor with:
- A solid grounding in commercial litigation
- Ideally between NQ and 4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong technical ability
- Excellent communication skills
- A proactive approach to managing their own files
- The ability to support partners on more complex disputes
Desired skills and experience
- Commercial Litigation
- Dispute Resolution


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What you’ll get in return
- Flexible working options available
Next steps
If you're interested in this role:
- Apply now by forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV
- Call them directly
If this job doesn’t quite match your ideal role but you’re open to exploring options:
- Contact them for a confidential discussion on your career prospects. Hays Specialist and Associates disclaimers apply.
(As always, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent placements and an employment business for temporary supply.)
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