Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 law firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor at any level from junior to senior. This role offers significant responsibility in handling high-value cases, providing the opportunity to deepen experience in High Court litigation while working in a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in High Court litigation is essential.
• Comfortable running cases independently.
• Excellent client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners on complex commercial matters.
• Manage own caseload with real autonomy.
• Engage directly with clients and counsel.

Skills

High Court litigation

Client-facing skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Junior to Senior)
West Midlands | Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Prospects

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact in commercial litigation? An outstanding opportunity has arisen with a leading Legal 500 law firm based in the West Midlands, renowned for its expertise across the full spectrum of commercial disputes.

The firm is seeking a dynamic and driven Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their accomplished team. Ideally, they are looking for someone at the junior level (newly qualified to 3 years’ PQE), but they are equally keen to hear from more experienced litigators who bring a complementary specialism or a modest following.

About the Role:

You’ll work closely with partners on complex, high-value matters and will also be trusted to run your own caseload with real autonomy. The work is varied, challenging and frequently involves High Court litigation, covering areas such as:

• Contract disputes
• Corporate disputes
• Insolvency matters
• Insurance disputes
• Professional negligence
• Procurement challenges

This is not a back-office role. The firm is proud to develop litigators who truly get involved – engaging directly with clients, opponents, and counsel, and genuinely seeing cases through to trial. They have a strong pipeline of substantial litigation, with multiple week-long trials already scheduled, as well as major four and five-week trials next year.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong experience in High Court litigation is essential
• Comfortable running cases independently and supporting on larger matters
• Excellent client-facing skills – you'll be speaking to clients and opponents directly, not hidden behind a team of others
• A team player, keen to work collaboratively with colleagues of all levels
• If more senior, a complementary specialism or a small client following would be warmly welcomed

Location:

The successful candidate will have the option to work from one of the firm’s West Midlands offices, with flexibility to work in an environment that best suits their needs.

Why Apply?
This is an environment where talent is recognised and rewarded. The firm has a proven track record of developing junior lawyers into trusted advisors capable of leading major cases. They are committed to finding the right person and will pay accordingly – there’s real flexibility to secure top talent.

If you’re ready to take on serious responsibility, to deepen your High Court experience, and to be properly supported in your professional growth, this is the firm for you.

Next Steps:
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to find out more, please get in touch.