Commercial Litigation Solicitor

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Cheltenham seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with over 6 years of experience to lead complex cases and mentor junior lawyers. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and both hybrid working options and genuine career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a client-focused approach and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Flexible working options

Career progression

Qualifications

• Applications sought from solicitors with 6+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Proven experience in handling high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Confident communicator and negotiator with strong advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-value litigation matters.
• Advise clients on various legal disputes.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation.

Skills

6+ years PQE in commercial litigation

Experience in high-value disputes

Strong problem-solving ability

Outstanding drafting skills

Leadership skills

Client-focused mindset

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor, 6+ Years PQE, Cheltenham GBP 62,000+ (DOE). This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a nationally recognised dispute resolution practice, where you’ll lead on complex, high-value matters and play an integral role in the future growth of the department. JOB REF: 1697.

The Role

• You’ll work across a broad range of commercial litigation matters including contractual and corporate litigation, fraud, professional negligence, and contentious regulatory matters.
• Advise clients on contractual, corporate, regulatory, and negligence disputes.
• Manage cases from pre-action strategy through to trial and enforcement.
• Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, and settlement documents.
• Coordinate expert witnesses, counsel, and cross‑functional legal teams.
• Build and grow client relationships across key sectors.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees.
• Support the strategic direction of the litigation team, driving innovation and excellence.

Skills Required

• Applications sought from solicitors with 6+ years PQE in commercial litigation, ideally from a leading UK or international firm.
• Proven experience in handling high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• A client‑first, commercially aware mindset with strong problem‑solving ability.
• A confident communicator and negotiator with outstanding drafting and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in supervising junior colleagues and contributing to business growth.
• A proactive, collaborative and ambitious approach to work.

On Offer

• Highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible working options.
• Genuine career progression.
• Hybrid working options.

For more information or for the role contact Penny Trotman on 454 or email will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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