Associate Solicitor – Commercial Litigation

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Harrow is looking for an Associate Solicitor in Commercial Litigation. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including shareholder disputes and landlord matters while collaborating closely with clients. This position offers a pathway to Senior Associate and features a strong emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and CPD support

Structured mentorship

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Experience handling mixed caseload of disputes.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial disputes.
• Support Head of Department with workflow management.
• Provide pragmatic solutions-focused advice to clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing experience

Ability to draft pleadings

Experience with ADR mediation

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Job Description

Associate Solicitor Commercial Litigation

Salary: DOE Bonus

Location: Harrow North West London

High-Quality Commercial Disputes Work & Clear Progression

The Opportunity

Our client a well-established commercial law firm in Harrow is looking to appoint an Associate Solicitor Commercial Litigation to join their growing disputes team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator who wants genuine responsibility direct client contact and a clear route to Senior Associate and beyond within a firm that genuinely prioritises its people professional development and worklife balance.

The Role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage your own caseload of commercial disputes including:
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Property and land disputes
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Insolvency-related litigation
  • General commercial contract disputes
• Report directly to the Head of Department supporting them with:
  • Workflow management across the team
  • Budget and financial performance of the practice group
  • Business development and marketing initiatives
  • Work closely with commercial clients providing pragmatic solutions-focused advice
  • Contribute to team growth helping to shape processes client care standards and best practice

About You

Experience & Requirements

To be considered for this role you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 36 years PQE in Commercial Litigation (applications slightly outside this range will be considered on merit)
• Strong experience handling a mixed caseload of:
  • Shareholder / partnership disputes
  • Property and landlord & tenant disputes
  • Commercial contract disputes
  • Insolvency-related matters (desirable)
• Technical skills & competencies:
  • Confident with drafting pleadings witness statements and correspondence
  • Experience with ADR mediation and settlement negotiations
  • Comfortable with court procedures in the County Court and High Court
  • Client-facing experience including direct contact with SME and owner-managed business clients
  • A commercial mindset able to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal with excellent attention to detail
  • A proactive collaborative approach and a genuine interest in business development and growing client relationships

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) essential
• Commercial Litigation background from a recognised commercial or regional firm
• Solid working knowledge of:
  • Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
  • Insolvency Act / Companies Act (advantageous)
  • Landlord & tenant legislation
• Confident using case management systems and standard Microsoft Office tools

Salary Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Salary: DOE
• Bonus: Attractive performance-related bonus structure
• Location: Harrow North West London easily commutable from Central and North West London
• Working pattern:
  • Hybrid working (office and home-based blend)
  • Flexibility to manage your own time and workload
• Benefits include (subject to confirmation with our client):
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays (with potential to increase with service)
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and CPD support
  • Structured mentorship from senior litigators and the Head of Department
  • Genuine career progression to Senior Associate and for the right person a future route to partnership
  • Supportive people-first culture with a focus on trust autonomy and continuous learning

Career Progression & Development

Our client is committed to long-term career development. As you establish yourself within the team you can expect:

• Increasing responsibility for higher-value and more complex disputes
• Opportunities to lead on client relationships and BD initiatives
• A clear progression path towards Senior Associate and potential future leadership opportunities within the department

How to Apply

If you are a Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload work closely with high-quality clients and progress your career in a supportive growth-focused environment we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to submit your CV please contact:

Mara Watson Legal Recruitment Consultant

Email :

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with our client or any third party without your prior knowledge and explicit consent.