Commercial Litigation Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Surrey seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join their high-performing Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex, high-value disputes while contributing to a collaborative work environment that supports career development and offers competitive salary packages. Candidates will work with a diverse caseload and build strong client relationships in a progressive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Tailored career development opportunities

Hybrid working

Ongoing CPD support

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong background in shareholder disputes and insolvency law.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings and represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation.
• Mentor junior solicitors and contribute to business development.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Litigation

Advocacy

Problem Solving

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Surrey
Top-tier firm | Complex high-value disputes | Career progression

We are seeking a commercially astute and motivated Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join our reputable and growing Litigation team based in Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-quality caseload involving national and international clients, with a particular focus on complex, high-value civil and commercial litigation.

The firm has a strong South East presence, a Legal 500 ranking, and is renowned for balancing its traditional values with a modern, flexible approach. This is a progressive and collaborative environment where your career and development will be actively supported.

Role Overview

You will be handling a broad and diverse range of commercial litigation matters, many of which are high-value, high-profile, and often complex in nature. These matters will span across shareholder and partnership disputes, contractual breaches and professional negligence claims, insolvency-related litigation, civil fraud investigations and asset recovery actions, as well as cross-border enforcement issues and international disputes. You will work closely with a range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals and SMEs to large corporates and overseas entities, delivering strategic legal advice tailored to their commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex civil and commercial litigation matters
• Oversee all stages of litigation, from instruction through to trial, appeal, or settlement
• Provide strategic legal advice and representation in court, arbitration, and mediation
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence with clarity and precision
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor
• Mentor junior solicitors and trainees, contributing to a collaborative team culture
• Keep abreast of developments in litigation law, procedure, and commercial trends
• Contribute to business development initiatives and represent the firm at industry events

Candidate Profile

• UK-qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation
• Strong litigation background with experience in shareholder disputes, insolvency, or multi-jurisdictional work
• Confident advocate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pragmatic, commercially-minded, and solution-focused approach
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients is advantageous
• Strong organisational and client management skills
• Committed to professional development and team success

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Tailored career development and clear partnership track
• Exposure to complex, high-value work in a respected Litigation team
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours
• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment
• Ongoing CPD and opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration

Contact us in confidence on 0203 865 2113 to discuss this role further.