Commercial Litigation Solicitor

QED; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks to enhance its Commercial Litigation team in Cardiff. The position offers significant client interaction and the opportunity to manage high-profile disputes across several industries. Ideal candidates will have comprehensive commercial litigation experience and be oriented towards business development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing cases through all stages of litigation from initial strategy to trial.
• Ability to handle a variety of disputes, including contractual and corporate disputes.
• Experience in business development initiatives and fostering client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-value disputes and lead cases for diverse clients.
• Draft legal documents and advise on risk management.
• Coordinate large-scale disputes with counsel and expert witnesses.

Skills

Negotiation

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Risk Management

Education

Strong background in commercial litigation

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Posted:

18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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Job Description:

A leading Legal 500 UK law firm looking to add to its highly regarded Commercial Litigation team in Cardiff. The firm is known for its commitment to excellence, client service, and delivering innovative legal solutions, with a focus on fostering professional growth and maintaining an inclusive culture.

The role involves managing complex, high-value disputes for a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and HNW individuals. Responsibilities include leading cases, managing client relationships, and driving business development initiatives. You will handle a wide variety of disputes, such as contractual and corporate disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, fraud, professional negligence, and regulatory matters.

The position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility and to work on high-profile disputes in a dynamic and collaborative team. The team is known for its expertise in managing complex and high-value disputes across sectors like finance, technology, intellectual property, and professional services.

This is a great opportunity to grow within the firm, with exposure to top-tier clients and a clear pathway to career progression. The role requires a strong background in commercial litigation, with experience in managing cases through all stages of litigation, from initial strategy to trial. Key tasks include drafting legal documents, advising on risk management, and coordinating large-scale disputes with counsel and expert witnesses. Business development is a key aspect of the role, with expectations to contribute to the firm's thought leadership, attend industry events, and foster client relationships to expand the disputes practice. Strong negotiation and ADR experience is essential, as is a commercial approach to dispute resolution and client management.

This position offers the chance to work on high-calibre cases for prestigious clients, with a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career advancement. The firm offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where innovation, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship are highly valued.