Associate Solicitor – Commercial Litigation
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Job Location:
Greater London - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Associate Solicitor Commercial Litigation
Salary: DOE Bonus
Salary: DOE Bonus
Location: Harrow North West London
High-Quality Commercial Disputes Work & Clear Progression
The Opportunity
Our client a well-established commercial law firm in Harrow is looking to appoint an Associate Solicitor Commercial Litigation to join their growing disputes team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator who wants genuine responsibility direct client contact and a clear route to Senior Associate and beyond within a firm that genuinely prioritises its people professional development and worklife balance.
The Role: What Youll Be Doing
As an Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team you will:
- Manage your own caseloadof commercial disputes including:
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Property and land disputes
- Landlord and tenant matters
- Insolvency-related litigation
- General commercial contract disputes
- Report directly to the Head of Department supporting them with:
- Workflow managementacross the team
- Budget and financial performanceof the practice group
- Business development and marketing initiatives
- Work closely with commercial clients providing pragmatic solutions-focused advice
- Contribute to team growth helping to shape processes client care standards and best practice
About You: Experience & Requirements
To be considered for this role you will ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 36 years PQEinCommercial Litigation(applications slightly outside this range will be considered on merit)
- Strong experiencehandling a mixed caseload of:
- Shareholder / partnership disputes
- Property and landlord & tenant disputes
- Commercial contract disputes
- Insolvency-related matters (desirable)
- Technical skills & competencies:
- Confident withdrafting pleadings witness statements and correspondence
- Experience withADR mediation and settlement negotiations
- Comfortable withcourt proceduresin the County Court and High Court
- Client-facing experience including direct contact with SME and owner-managed business clients
- Acommercial mindset able to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal with excellent attention to detail
- A proactive collaborative approach and a genuine interest inbusiness developmentandgrowing client relationships
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) essential
- Commercial Litigation backgroundfrom a recognised commercial or regional firm
- Solid working knowledge of:
- Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
- Insolvency Act / Companies Act(advantageous)
- Landlord & tenant legislation
- Confident usingcase management systems and standard Microsoft Office tools
Salary Benefits & Working Arrangements
- Salary: DOE
- Bonus:Attractive performance-related bonus structure
- Location:Harrow North West London easily commutable from Central and North West London
- Working pattern:
- Hybrid working(office and home-based blend)
- Flexibility tomanage your own time and workload
- Benefits include (subject to confirmation with our client):
- 25 days holiday bank holidays(with potential to increase with service)
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and CPD support
- Structured mentorshipfrom senior litigators and the Head of Department
- Genuine career progressionto Senior Associate and for the right person a future route to partnership
- Supportivepeople-first culture with a focus on trust autonomy and continuous learning
Career Progression & Development
Our client is committed to long-term career development. As you establish yourself within the team you can expect:
- Increasingresponsibility for higher-value and more complex disputes
- Opportunities tolead on client relationshipsand BD initiatives
- Aclear progression pathtowardsSenior Associateand potentialfuture leadership opportunities within the department
How to Apply
If you are a Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload work closely with high-quality clients and progress your career in a supportive growth-focused environment we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to submit your CV please contact:
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with our client or any third party without your prior knowledge and explicit consent.
Required Experience:
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