Civil Litigation Solicitor 4+ PQE

Lawhive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work

Nursery benefits

Nest Pension

Work from anywhere for a month

MacBook

Team socials

Job summary

Lawhive, a London-based AI-enabled law practice, is seeking a Solicitor with Civil Litigation expertise to join a fast-growing team.

You will manage a portfolio of civil disputes, advise clients on likely outcomes, and coordinate with barristers to progress matters from commencement to conclusion. This role suits a 4+ PQE lawyer eager to blend legal skill with innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Civil Dispute/Litigation matters.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of civil litigation matters from start to finish.
• Advise clients on merits, outcomes and next steps, and draft letters before action.
• Instruct barristers/advocates and file different claims as required.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Organisation

Communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team player

Job description

Location: London/Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site

About Lawhive

Our mission is to make the law accessible to everyone.

The legal industry is built on technology and processes that haven't been updated in hundreds of years - that's why we've reinvented the entire model from the ground up with our own bespoke AI operating system at the core.

Lawhive is a regulated law firm with an AI-native platform built to amplify expertise and revolutionise the way people practice law, leading to exceptional outcomes for clients and lawyers.

Lawhive Labs is how we bring this vision to life. It's our frontier lab that combines top engineering, design, AI and legal talent from around the world, joining forces to build the future of law.

We're backed by top-tier investors, including Google Ventures, Balderton Capital and TQ Ventures, and in December 2025, we secured $60M Series B funding round to facilitate international expansion and to grow our team.

We're headquartered in London and in 2025 successfully launched in the US...and we're just getting started.

The Role

Are you passionate about law and excited by the future of legal technology? We're seeking an innovative Solicitor with Civil Litigation expertise to join our team.

If you're a lawyer with 4+ PQE eager to blend legal expertise with ground-breaking tech, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of civil litigation matters, focusing on:
  • Advising clients in civil disputes with another party
  • Drafting letters before action
  • Drafting and filing different types of claims
  • Instructing barristers/advocates on behalf of clients involved in litigated matters
• Manage cases from commencement all the way through to conclusion.
• Advise clients on legal merits, potential outcomes, and next steps.

What You'll Bring

• Hands on experience in Civil Dispute/Litigation matters
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume caseload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively
• Empathy and patience when dealing with questions
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Interest in AI and how it can be used to improve the legal system
• Prior experience working in a technology company or start-up

Interview process

• Introductory call with our Talent team
• Interview with your hiring manager
• Technical interview
• Values interview with one of our Founders
• We offer!

Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe's fastest growing startups
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for your birthday, moving day and wedding day, with the opportunity to earn up to 5 more days with tenure!
• Private Medical Insurance via Bupa (including subsidised gym membership)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Nursery benefits
• Pension contribution via Nest
• Work from anywhere for a month
• Top-spec Macbook
• Regular team building activities and socials!

Diversity at Lawhive

At Lawhive we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we're always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team. We're not yet where we want to be but as we scale we'll only ever increase the focus we apply to this.