Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

4% matched pension

Income protection

Death in service

Paid parking

Enhanced family leave

Electric vehicle scheme

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Charity days and social events

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Nottingham for 5+ PQE. The role offers progression toward Legal Director or Partnership with a strong caseload and support from an award‑winning Partner.

You will handle high‑quality commercial disputes and complex contract cases for a national client base while developing your own profile. Salary ranges £68,000–£85,000 plus bonus, with a comprehensive benefits package and a genuine succession pathway within a respected

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in Commercial Litigation or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in handling high-quality commercial disputes.
• Ambitious with clear succession planning towards senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of high‑quality commercial disputes, including complex contract disputes.
• Take significant responsibility with direct client exposure and relationship management.
• Work with a national client base and a leading Partner to develop your profile.
• Actively participate in business development and networking to grow client relationships.
• Pave a clear longer‑term path to Legal Director or Partner.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Client development

Business development

Leadership potential

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Nottingham | £68,000–£85,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking for a role that offers a genuine pathway towards Legal Director or Partnership?

I’m currently working with a leading national law firm looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Solicitor at 5+ PQE to join its established Nottingham team.

This is a particularly strong succession-planning opportunity for someone ambitious who wants to build towards a senior leadership position within a highly regarded disputes practice.

There is already a strong and active caseload available, with the successful candidate working as the number two to an award-winning and highly regarded Partner who is known for being supportive, approachable and extremely knowledgeable within the market.

For the right person, there is a clear opportunity to develop towards Legal Director and ultimately Partnership, making this an excellent move for someone who wants progression without compromising on the quality of work.

The role will include:

• A broad range of high-quality commercial disputes
• A particular focus on complex commercial contract disputes
• Working with an impressive national client base
• Significant responsibility and direct client exposure
• Working closely with and learning from a leading Commercial Litigation Partner
• Increasing involvement in business development, networking and client relationships
• Support to develop your own profile and following within the market
• A genuine longer-term progression pathway towards Legal Director or Partner

Location: Nottingham

PQE: 5+ PQE

Salary: £68,000–£85,000 + Bonus

Benefits include:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas shutdown day
• Private healthcare
• 4% matched pension
• Income protection
• Death in service
• Paid parking
• Enhanced family leave
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Charity days and regular social events

This would particularly suit someone who is already established within Commercial Litigation but feels ready for greater responsibility, stronger progression and the opportunity to position themselves as a future senior leader within a successful disputes team.

All conversations are completely confidential.

Ellie Marshall

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07383 821952