Commercial Litigation Solicitor

OverviewSolicitor - Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution (1-2 years'' PQE)

Location: London (4 days in office)

An established and highly regarded City law firm is seeking a Solicitor with 1-2 years'' PQE in Commercial Litigation to join its dynamic Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.

The RoleThis is a broad and varied role covering a wide spectrum of disputes, including:

Commercial contract disputes

Insolvency disputes

Insurance disputes

Professional negligence claims

Regulatory matters

Defamation and reputation management

White-collar fraud (civil and criminal)

Public law, inquests, and privately funded criminal cases

The successful candidate will support Partners on complex cases while also managing their own caseload, with exposure to High Court and County Court litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Running and managing own files, delegating to trainees/paralegals where appropriate

Drafting legal documents and managing dispute processes

Advising and liaising directly with clients, ensuring clear communication and expectation management

Assisting senior fee earners on high-value, complex matters

Contributing to business development and client training initiatives

Maintaining accurate and well-organised case files

Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm-wide policies

About You

1-2 years'' PQE as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (in England and Wales)

Strong academic background (2:1 degree or above preferred)

Previous High Court experience is essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client interaction

Strong commercial awareness and proactive approach to problem-solving

High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

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