Civil and Commercial Litigation Solicitor

A1 Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Professional development funding

Career progression

Team events

Job summary

A1 Personnel is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor in London (office-based) to manage a busy civil disputes caseload. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' PQE and offers exposure to both individual and corporate clients within a collaborative team.

You will work under supervision on complex matters while independently handling a varied portfolio and supporting senior lawyers on high-value disputes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience managing own caseload and advising on strategy.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and commercial outcomes.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, statements, applications, and settlements.
• Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice for clients.
• Representing clients at hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

2+ PQE in civil litigation

Tools

CPR knowledge

Legal drafting

Job description

Job Specification: Civil Litigation Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Position

Civil Litigation Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Location

London (Office-based)

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Civil Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our growing disputes team in our London office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of contentious matters for both individual and corporate clients while developing your technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive office environment.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload with appropriate supervision while assisting senior lawyers on more complex, high-value disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy, legal risks, and commercial outcomes.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, applications, and settlement agreements.
• Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice for clients.
• Handling matters through the County Court and High Court where appropriate.
• Representing clients at hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Liaising with counsel, experts, courts, and other third parties.
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Working proactively towards early dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering a high standard of client care.
• Assisting with business development activities, networking, and building professional relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate.

Typical Areas of Work

The successful candidate may advise on matters including:

• Debt recovery
• Property litigation
• Professional negligence claims
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Injunctions
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• Experience in High Court litigation.
• Advocacy experience in interlocutory hearings.
• Experience of mediation and other ADR processes.
• Existing professional network or involvement in business development.
• Experience supervising trainees or junior solicitors.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and client-focused.
• Commercially aware and solutions-driven.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Ongoing professional development and funded training.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative office environment.
• Regular team, networking, and firm events.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.