Commercial Litigation Principal Associate

Higgs LLP; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Brierley Hill is seeking a Principal Associate for Commercial Litigation to manage high-value, complex disputes. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in commercial litigation, excellent organizational skills, and a strategic mindset. This role involves supervising junior lawyers and contributing to firm initiatives in a flexible, inclusive environment. In addition to competitive benefits, the firm offers career progression and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical

Enhanced family leave

Pension

Life assurance

Wellness days

Mentoring programmes

Workshops and structured development

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex commercial litigation from pre-action to Court of Appeal.
• Ability to conduct negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Proficiency in drafting litigation strategies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation cases.
• Advise and conduct negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Draft litigation strategies and documentation.
• Supervise and mentor other lawyers.
• Contribute to firmwide initiatives and drive financial and client objectives.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in commercial litigation law and procedure

Strategically minded and commercially aware

Exceptionally organised

Communicative and client-focused

Resilient

Adaptable

Collaborative

Job description

Principal Associate – Commercial Litigation

About Us

We are a values-driven firm offering a supportive culture that prioritises people and professional growth. We are looking for a commercial litigator who is looking to become part of a firm delivering legal excellence through strong relationships.

Your Role

This is a rewarding opportunity working alongside highly experienced Partners and managing a diverse caseload of complex, high-value commercial disputes.

What you’ll do :

• Manage complex commercial litigation from pre-action to Court of Appeal
• Advise and conduct negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations
• Draft litigation strategies and documentation
• Supervise and mentor lawyers
• Contribute to firmwide initiatives and drive financial and client objectives

What we are looking for :

• Strong technical knowledge in commercial litigation law and procedure
• Strategically minded and commercially aware
• Exceptionally organised, communicative, and client-focused
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative

What Sets Higgs Apart

• Career progression : transparent, meritocratic process for promotions.
• Continuous learning : mentoring programmes, workshops and structured development
• Flexible working : hybrid model, flexible hours, wellness days
• Comprehensive benefits : private medical, enhanced family leave, pension, life assurance
• Inclusive culture : employee resource groups, EDI training, Inclusion group
• Strong ESG & community ethos : carbon reduction initiatives, charitable partnerships,
• Celebrating our roots : Black Country values of Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

We are passionate about providing a culture and environment that is dedicated to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Apply today to join a firm of legal excellence, trusted relationships, and thriving careers