Commercial Litigation Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Cambridge seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least four years of experience to join their Dispute Resolution team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of disputes, advising clients, and engaging in business development activities. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell leave

Generous company pension

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least four years’ post-qualification experience.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial disputes.
• Advise clients on legal issues and provide strategic guidance.
• Conduct client meetings and draft legal documents.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of dispute resolution law

Excellent client relationship skills

Communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Time-management skills

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Client:

William James Recruitment

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

Commercial Litigation Solicitor - Up to £70,000 salary

A prestigious law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team.

This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with at least four years’ experience handling a broad range of dispute resolution matters. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial disputes, including commercial contract disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, insolvency litigation, and professional negligence claims.

Responsibilities will include advising clients on legal issues, providing strategic guidance, conducting client meetings, managing costs, drafting legal documents, and keeping up to date with legal developments. The role also involves business development activities to strengthen client relationships, with potential opportunities to supervise junior colleagues.

The Dispute Resolution team is highly recognised with several leading individuals acknowledged for their expertise. The team provides advice across a wide spectrum of dispute resolution matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and debt recovery.

The Candidate

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least four years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of dispute resolution law
• Experience handling a complex and varied caseload
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong organisation and time-management skills

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Up to £70,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell
• Generous company pension
• Full benefits package

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant