Full time

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

eNL

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PP

£65000 - £75000 per annum

Posted: 31 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 30 August 2026

Ref: 60482157

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About the Role

A Commercial Litigation Solicitor is sought by an established Dispute Resolution team in Cheltenham, offering a salary between £65,000 and £75,000 per annum on a full-time basis. The role, requiring over five years of post-qualification experience, involves managing a diverse caseload encompassing commercial and civil disputes, property-related conflicts, and contentious probate. Responsibilities include advising a client base that spans businesses, entrepreneurs, and private individuals, alongside conducting alternative dispute resolution. The position demands robust client relationship skills and a commercially-minded approach to legal practice. This permanent appointment provides an opportunity to operate within a collaborative team environment, handling complex and varied matters for a respected regional firm.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor, 5+ Years PQE, Cheltenham, £65,000+ (DOE) - We're looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a growing Dispute Resolution team in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer who enjoys handling a varied caseload, building strong client relationships and working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. REF:4687
THE ROLE:
• You will advise a broad portfolio of clients, ranging from businesses and entrepreneurs to charities, trusts and private individuals, across a wide variety of contentious matters.
• You will be responsible for a varied caseload to include commercial and civil litigation, property-related disputes, contentious probate matters and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiated settlements.
• You will take ownership of your own caseload while working alongside senior colleagues on larger and more complex matters where appropriate.
• As an experienced member of the team, you'll also have opportunities to support and mentor junior lawyers, helping to develop talent across the department.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Commercial Litigation Solicitors with a minimum of 5 Years PQE.
• Strong technical knowledge across commercial and civil disputes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Experience advising clients through every stage of the litigation process, from early strategy through to trial or settlement.
• The ability to work effectively with counsel and other professional advisers.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.
• Outstanding communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• An interest in networking, business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team and firm.
ON OFFER:
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate