We are a growing and ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, commercially focused advice to businesses, professionals, property owners, insolvency practitioners and high-net-worth individuals. Our Commercial Disputes team advises on a broad range of complex and high-value contentious matters across multiple sectors. Due to the volume and quality of our existing work, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded solicitor to join the team. 

This is an opportunity to inherit an established caseload from the outset and play an important role in the continued development of the department.

The Role

You will assume responsibility for a varied caseload of high-value and complex commercial disputes, while working alongside experienced lawyers across the firm.

The precise scope of the role will depend on your experience and seniority. For candidates at the more junior end of the range, we are looking for a technically strong solicitor who can manage an existing caseload effectively, provide clear commercial advice and develop trusted relationships with clients.

For an appointment at or approaching Partner level, we will expect a demonstrable track record of generating work, developing referral relationships and contributing to the strategic growth of a dispute resolution practice. This is not a Partner-level appointment intended solely to service an existing caseload.

Your work may include:

• contractual and commercial disputes;
• insurance disputes;
• shareholder, director and partnership disputes;
• professional negligence claims;
• construction and engineering disputes;
• commercial property and development disputes;
• debt recovery, enforcement and asset-recovery proceedings;
• injunctive relief and other urgent applications;
• insolvency-related litigation;
• contentious probate and trust disputes;
• complex negotiations and settlement strategy; and
• alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.

The successful candidate will have direct client contact and meaningful responsibility for the progression, strategy and commercial management of their matters. 

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales;
• have at least three years’ post-qualification experience in commercial dispute resolution;
• have a strong grounding in complex commercial litigation;
• be capable of managing an active caseload with appropriate independence;
• possess strong technical, analytical and strategic judgment;
• demonstrate excellent drafting, negotiation and client-management skills;
• be able to provide practical and commercially focused advice;
• be organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities;
• understand the commercial importance of progressing matters efficiently through billing and resolution;
• communicate clearly and confidently with clients, opponents, counsel and other professional advisers; and
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.

More senior candidates should also:

• have experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior colleagues;
• demonstrate a clear record of business development and work generation;
• have established or developing relationships with clients, referrers or professional contacts;
• be capable of contributing to the management and strategic direction of the department; and
• demonstrate the ability to build sustainable and profitable client relationships.

We offer:

• an established, high-quality caseload from the outset;
• exposure to complex and high-value commercial disputes;
• direct client contact and genuine responsibility;
• a competitive and market leading salary
• salary and responsibilities matched to experience, seniority and work-generating ability;
• a clear opportunity to help shape and develop the department;
• genuine progression to senior leadership or Partner level for the right candidate;
• a supportive and collaborative working environment;
• ongoing professional development and training; and
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role.

This appointment forms part of the firm’s continuing growth and development. There is already a substantial body of work for the successful candidate to inherit, but we are equally interested in finding someone who can contribute to the department’s longer-term success.

For an ambitious senior solicitor, Legal Director or Partner-level candidate, the role provides an opportunity to take a leading position within an established practice, develop new relationships and build a department around a strong existing platform.