Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor - NQ to 2 PQE

QED Legal; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health Scheme

Pension

25 days' annual leave

Life Admin Days

Team events

Job summary

QED Legal in Barnsley is seeking a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a Dispute Resolution team. You will manage your own caseload and support senior colleagues on complex disputes, handling a range of commercial litigation matters for businesses and individuals.

The ideal candidate is qualified in England & Wales with NQ-2 years' PQE, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to client care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales with experience in commercial litigation.
• NQ-2 PQE is acceptable, with ability to manage own caseload.
• Experience handling commercial and civil litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Advise on contractual disputes, director, shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and work with colleagues across the firm.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the team.

Job description

Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor Barnsley Hybrid Working Available NQ-2 PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a much-loved Yorkshire practice based in Barnsley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious litigator looking to develop their career within a supportive and experienced Dispute Resolution team, working alongside an established Partner on a varied caseload of interesting and commercially focused disputes.

The Role You will manage your own caseload of predominantly commercial litigation matters, whilst also supporting senior colleagues on more complex disputes.

You will work with a broad range of businesses and individuals, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice and helping clients achieve effective resolutions to their disputes.

Your work will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters


• Advising on contractual disputes, director, shareholder and partnership disputes


• Handling debt recovery and professional negligence claims


• Working on business torts, construction disputes and contentious property matters


• Representing clients through litigation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution


• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and settlement agreements


• Conducting legal research and providing clear, commercially focused advice


• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships


• Working closely with colleagues across the firm


• Contributing to business development, networking and the continued growth of the team

About You The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales, with experience in commercial litigation.

You will ideally have:

• NQ-2 years' PQE experience


• Experience handling commercial litigation matters


• Good technical knowledge of civil procedure and dispute resolution


• Strong analytical and negotiation skills


• An interest in developing your advocacy skills


• The confidence to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision


• Excellent communication and client care skills


• A commercially aware, proactive and solutions-focused approach


• A genuine interest in developing your career within Dispute Resolution

What's on Offer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where you will be given high-quality, varied litigation work alongside genuine opportunities for progression and development.

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• High-quality and varied commercial litigation work


• Genuine career progression opportunities


• Ongoing professional development and support


• Friendly and collaborative working environment


• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays


• Additional holiday entitlement for long service


• An extra day off for your birthday


• 2 x half days' Life Admin Days


• Health Scheme


• Pension


• Christmas and team social events

Interested? If you're a Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next move in Barnsley, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, take ownership of your own caseload and build a long-term career.