Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and bonus structure

Hybrid working

Wellness initiatives

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment highlights a top Legal 500 client in Cambridge seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 3+ years PQE. The role offers exposure to high-quality disputes and autonomy in a supportive, hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and deliver pragmatic, commercially driven advice while developing long-term client relationships and contributing to team growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and provide pragmatic advice.
• Capable of managing cases independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate pleadings, witness evidence, settlement terms and key correspondence.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver commercially driven advice.
• Support business development and contribute to team growth.
• Stay current with legislation, case law and procedural developments.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Client relationship ability

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

3+ years PQE

Job description

Ranked within the top Legal 500, our client with offices across Cambridgeshire and Essex are currently adding to their Commercial Litigation team in Cambridge. Hybrid working along with a comprehensive benefits package to support your career development.

Experience for this Commercial Litigation Solicitor role:

• Commercial disputes
• Contractual disputes
• Shareholder disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Debt Recovery
• Insolvency

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities for this Commercial Litigation Solicitor role:

• Drafting and negotiating pleadings, witness evidence, settlement terms, and key correspondence
• Be able to build strong client relationships and deliver clear, commercially driven advice
• Support business development and contribute to team growth.
• Stay current with legislation, case law, and procedural developments.

Qualifications for this Commercial Litigation Solicitor role:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, 3+ years PQE.
• Strong experience in general commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Confident managing cases independently while working collaboratively within a team
• Commercial mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-driven advice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing deadlines

Benefits for this Commercial Litigation Solicitor role:

• Generous Salary and bonus structure
• Supportive working environment
• Hybrid working
• Wellness initiatives

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