Commercial Litigation Senior Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Hounslow is seeking a Senior Solicitor with at least 5 years' experience in commercial disputes. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £72,500 with hybrid working arrangements. Responsibilities include managing various disputes, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic advice. The firm supports a work-life balance with flexible hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Bonus structure

Flexible working

Childcare vouchers

Staff Wellbeing programme

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Strong background in handling a wide range of commercial disputes.
• Experience with case management systems.
• Ambitious and eager to grow in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of commercial disputes including contracts and corporate matters.
• Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and litigation risks.
• Draft litigation documents like pleadings and witness statements.
• Conduct legal analysis to support case strategy.
• Communicate proactively with clients.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Handling commercial disputes

Using case management systems

Proactive networking

Team collaboration

Education

5 years post qualified as a Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Solicitor 5PQE +

Department: Commercial Litigation

Salary: up to £72,500

Hours: Full Time

Location: Bristol, Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. The firm values true work life balance. Flexible hours and other arrangements can be discussed.

Job Reference: CWS514

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a wide range of commercial disputes, including contract, corporate, professional and insolvency-related matters.
• Provide clear, strategic and commercially driven advice on dispute resolution, litigation risk, and settlement options.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pre-action correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, applications and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal and factual analysis of contracts, financial records, corporate documents and expert evidence to support case strategy.
• Communicate proactively with clients, providing regular updates, guidance and risk-focused recommendations.
• Contribute to the wider team's success by providing support on complex cases and helping supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Support business development through maintaining client relationships, networking and contributing to firm initiatives.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ideally you will be at least 5 years post qualified as a Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales) with a strong background handling a wide range of Commercial disputes. (higher and lower PQE will also be considered).
• IT literate - experience using case management systems.
• Keen to contribute to the firm's growth and confident in building relationships through proactive networking.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and proactive professional eager to grow in a friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.

IN RETURN

• 25 days holiday + additional leave + option to buy more
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Bonus structure
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
• Staff Wellbeing programme
• Professional Development.
• Loads more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed) or apply below