Civil Litigation Solicitor (Partner)

eNL; Terling; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor (Partner) in Essex for a full-time role; 8+ years PQE preferred. You will manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial disputes, delivering commercially sound advice while developing fee-earning targets and mentoring junior colleagues.

You will help shape a growing department, work with the Head of Department on expansion plans, and contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy and commercial judgement required.
• Experience handling civil litigation and dispute resolution.
• Leadership qualities to mentor junior colleagues and support team growth.

Responsibilities

• Build on an established practice and help shape a growing department.
• Handle a varied caseload of civil and commercial disputes with client-focused outcomes.
• Develop the team alongside the Head of Department and pursue growth plans.
• Manage fee-earning targets and foster client relationships.

Skills

Civil litigation

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client management

Leadership

Team development

Business development

Education

8+ years PQE

Job description

This Civil Litigation Solicitor (Partner) position in Essex offers a full-time contract with a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 annually, suited to a lawyer with eight or more years PQE. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex disputes, delivering commercially sound advice to a diverse client base while maintaining their own fee-earning targets. They will also help shape a growing department, supporting junior colleagues and collaborating with the Head of Department on expansion plans. Strong advocacy, negotiation and client management skills are essential, alongside a proven record in litigation. This role suits an established specialist or Senior Associate ready for partnership.

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THE ROLE:

• This is an opportunity to build on an established practice, work with a diverse client base and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing department.
• You will handle a varied and challenging caseload, advising clients on complex disputes and helping them achieve practical, commercially sound outcomes.
• Alongside your own fee-earning work, you will contribute to the development of the team, support junior colleagues and work closely with the Head of Department on future growth plans.
• Managing a varied portfolio of civil and commercial disputes, including complex and high-value matters.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Civil Litigation Solicitors with a minimum of 8 Years PQE looking for that next step in their career.
• You will be a confident and experienced litigator with the technical ability, commercial judgement and ambition to make a significant contribution at senior level.
• Extensive experience handling civil litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• The ability to manage complex cases effectively while balancing client objectives and commercial considerations.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to networking and business development.
• Experience supporting or supervising colleagues, with the leadership qualities to help a team succeed.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

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.

Civil Litigation Solicitor (Partner), 8+ Years PQE, Essex, up to £80,000+ (DOE) - Are you an established litigation specialist ready for a new challenge, or a Senior Associate looking for the right opportunity to make the move into partnership?