Commercial Litigation (1-3 PQE)

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Location: Central London
Team: Dispute Resolution
PQE: 1-3 years
Type: Full-time Permanent

The Opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen for a talented litigation solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join a well-established and highly regarded dispute resolution department in central London. The firm is known for its discreet high-value commercial litigation work often involving complex cross-border issues urgent injunctive relief and strategic advice at partner level.

You will work closely with a senior partner whose practice encompasses a wide range of commercial financial and insolvency-related disputes. This is an excellent role for a technically strong driven solicitor who thrives in a lean collegiate team and is seeking greater involvement responsibility and exposure to major cases.

About the Practice

The firm has a strong reputation in complex litigation acting for a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals private equity and hedge funds banks corporates trustees and insolvency professionals. Their work often involves:

• Contractual disputes and shareholder litigation

• Fraud and asset tracing

• Injunctive relief (freezing search anti-suit)

• Insolvency and restructuring disputes

• Reputation management and privacy-related claims

• Trusts and estate litigation

• Multi-jurisdictional enforcement and arbitration

The firm operates in a lean hands-on model that offers excellent exposure and real client involvement.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing a broad portfolio of commercial litigation matters including international and domestic disputes

• Drafting and managing High Court proceedings including pleadings witness statements applications and evidence

• Supporting urgent and strategic applications for injunctive relief

• Liaising with counsel experts and overseas lawyers in cross-border matters

• Undertaking legal research and advising on litigation strategy

• Working closely with the lead partner to support business development and client management

• Assisting in mentoring more junior lawyer trainees and other team members as appropriate

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 1 year of solid commercial litigation experience

• Experience in complex High Court litigation ideally involving financial services fraud or insolvency

• Comfortable handling fast-moving and urgent matters including interim relief applications

• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail

• A pragmatic strategic thinker who is confident working directly with clients

• Collaborative and proactive with the ability to take initiative and work independently where appropriate

• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within a partner-led high-quality disputes team

Whats on Offer

• A broad and stimulating caseload including urgent and high-value commercial litigation

• Direct mentorship from a highly respected partner known for sharp strategic insight and complex litigation expertise

• A collegiate down-to-earth working environment

• Opportunity to grow your practice and gain real responsibility early

• Competitive remuneration and scope for progression

How to Apply

To express interest in this opportunity please submit your CV.

Lunaria Partners are advertising this Commercial Litigation Associate role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received this isnt always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.