Simpson Judge
Commercial Litigation Solicitor (NQ+)
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Commercial Litigation Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Junior Commercial Litigation Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) to join our highly regarded Dispute Resolution team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build your career within one of the Midlands' leading full-service law firms, working alongside recognised experts on a broad range of high-quality commercial disputes. You will benefit from genuine responsibility from the outset, direct client contact and excellent mentoring within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The team advises businesses, directors, shareholders and individuals on resolving complex commercial disputes. The team focuses on achieving practical, commercially driven outcomes through negotiation, mediation and ADR where possible, while providing robust representation in High Court and County Court litigation when necessary.
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Areas covered:
- Commercial contract disputes
- Shareholder, director and partnership disputes
- Corporate and post-acquisition disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Insolvency and recovery litigation
- Intellectual property disputes
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Defamation and reputation management
- Injunctions and urgent interim relief
- Alternative dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration and negotiation)
- High Court and County Court litigation
You will manage your own caseload, with appropriate supervision, whilst supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters. The role offers excellent exposure to high-value and strategically important disputes from an early stage in your career.
About You
You will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor with between NQ and 2 years' PQE.
- Have completed a seat in commercial litigation or have relevant post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills.
- Be commercially aware with a genuine interest in dispute resolution.
- Have excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Be organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities.
- Enjoy working collaboratively whilst taking ownership of your own matters.
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What's on offer:
- High-quality, intellectually stimulating work.
- Early responsibility and meaningful client exposure.
- Structured supervision and career development.
- A genuinely supportive and approachable team culture.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A clear pathway for progression based on merit and performance.
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.
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