Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Locum Litigation Solicitor
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Role | Locum Property Litigation Solicitor
Company | Growing Boutique Litigation Practice
Size | Specialist Boutique Firm
Level | 5+ Years PQE
Based | Bromley (Hybrid Working)
Contract | Locum – Immediate Start
We are working with a growing boutique litigation practice seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join on a locum basis with an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team, taking responsibility for an established caseload while assisting with the supervision of junior team members.
The role offers a varied mix of contentious property and commercial matters within a growing practice that values practical advice, strong client relationships, and high-quality service. The successful candidate will be expected to take over the day-to-day conduct of a busy caseload from the outset and provide support to junior colleagues where appropriate.
Typical Duties
- Managing a varied caseload of property and land disputes, landlord and tenant matters, commercial litigation, contract disputes, company and shareholder disputes, together with some debt recovery matters.
- Acting as the principal point of contact for clients following onboarding and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle of matters.
- Conducting client meetings and progressing matters efficiently from instruction through to resolution.
- Supervising and supporting junior paralegals, reviewing substantive work and providing constructive feedback.
- Discussing costs, funding arrangements and billing with clients where appropriate.
- Working collaboratively within a close-knit team while contributing to the continued development of internal systems and processes.
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Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
- Strong experience in property litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, debt recovery and general commercial or civil litigation.
- The ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision and hit the ground running.
- Experience supervising junior team members would be advantageous.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive within a growing boutique practice.
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Working Arrangement
- Part-time role of approximately 20–25 hours per week.
- Full-time holiday cover required from 19 August 2026 to 1 September 2026 (35 hours per week).
Benefits
- Varied and high-quality property and commercial litigation work.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing specialist practice.
- Potential for further opportunities depending on business needs.
If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
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