Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

£55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus (DOE)
Harrogate (HG1), hybrid working after probation
Full Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:30pm
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Christmas closure, private healthcare, pension scheme, bonus, progression opportunities, charity events, hybrid working

We are recruiting for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established, independent and growing law firm based in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an experienced litigation team, handling a broad range of dispute resolution matters, including work with high-net-worth clients and high-quality cases.

The firm offers a clear and structured progression path, with opportunities to develop your career through to Partner level.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of commercial litigation matters, providing high-quality legal advice and supporting clients through the full dispute process.

Key responsibilities and types of work include:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Representing clients in court where required
• Handling disputes through both litigation and ADR methods including mediation and arbitration
• Commercial disputes
• Insolvency disputes
• Partner/shareholder disputes
• Property and construction disputes
• Reputation management matters
• Sporting disputes
• Contentious trusts and probate
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including high-net-worth individuals
• Supporting business development activities

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with circa 3 - 5 years PQE (flexible)
• Strong experience in commercial litigation
• Good knowledge of CPR and litigation procedures
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and client-focused approach
• Comfortable working to deadlines and targets

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing for more information.