Litigation Solicitor (3-4 PQE)
Job Summary
Are you a Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values ambition client service and commercial awareness
Our client an established and growing London-based law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Solicitor (3-4 years PQE) to join its expanding disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of civil and property litigation matters develop your technical expertise and build a long-term career within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
If you are looking for greater responsibility direct client contact and a clear route for progression this role offers an excellent platform for your next move.
Joining a busy and growing litigation department you will manage your own caseload while working closely with senior solicitors and partners on more complex matters.
- Managing a caseload of civil and property litigation matters
- Conducting litigation from instruction through to resolution
- Drafting pleadings witness statements and settlement agreements
- Advising clients on dispute resolution strategies
- Attending hearings mediations and negotiations where appropriate
- Maintaining high standards of client care and case management
- Supporting business development initiatives and networking activities
- Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and profitably
We are keen to speak with commercially-minded solicitors who enjoy client-facing work and are looking to further develop their litigation career.
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 3-4 years PQE within Litigation
- Strong experience handling civil litigation matters
- Experience in property litigation would be highly advantageous
- Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision
- Excellent drafting negotiation and advocacy skills
- Strong client relationship management experience
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Property possession claims
- Contract disputes
- Debt recovery matters
- Professional negligence claims
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
This role would suit a commercially focused solicitor who is comfortable working within a fee-generating environment.
- Ability to manage a profitable caseload
- Understanding of billing and utilisation targets
- Confidence in maintaining strong client relationships and generating repeat business
- Commitment to achieving and exceeding performance expectations
- Salary: 50000 - 65000 per annum (dependent upon experience and billing capability)
- Annual salary review
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Exposure to high-quality and varied litigation matters
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Direct client contact and responsibility
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the department
- Modern London office with excellent transport links
- Administrative and operational support
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor seeking a role that offers autonomy career progression and exposure to a broad range of civil and property disputes. Youll join a firm that values initiative rewards performance and provides a platform for long-term success.
For a confidential discussion or to apply for this opportunity please contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. H-FTS is acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of our client.
Required Experience:
IC