Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10–20% (cap £20,000)

Hybrid working with 2 days from home

Full-time or part-time considered

Flexible childcare arrangements

Potential sign-on bonus

Free parking or parking assistance

Strong development and progression

Supportive leadership in litigation

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Essex is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a busy Dispute Resolution team. You will handle a varied caseload and advise corporate clients on commercial disputes, with opportunities for career progression.

The role supports hybrid working (two days from home) and offers strong development and a flexible approach to working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive with 3+ years' litigation experience.
• Strong commercial litigation or civil litigation background with relevant exposure.
• Confident managing own caseload and advising clients directly.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial litigation caseload from instruction to resolution.
• Advise businesses and clients on a range of contentious matters.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to department success.
• Collaborate with Partners to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial law

Client advisory

Caseload management

Drafting & negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

CILEX Legal Executive

Job description

An established and highly regarded Essex law firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its busy and well-established Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a supportive, close-knit department with a strong pipeline of work, genuine career development and a flexible approach to working arrangements. Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered.

The Role

You will manage a varied commercial litigation caseload, advising businesses and commercial clients on a range of contentious matters, including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Shareholder, director and partnership disputes
• Commercial property disputes
• Debt recovery and enforcement
• Breach of contract and wider business disputes

You will work closely with experienced Partners and colleagues, managing matters from initial instruction through to resolution while developing client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the department.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive with ideally 3+ years' litigation experience.
• Strong experience in Commercial Litigation or broader Civil Litigation with relevant commercial exposure.
• Confident managing your own caseload and advising clients directly.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and case-management skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality client service.
• Looking to develop within a supportive team that values collaboration and long-term progression.

What's on Offer?

• Annual performance bonus of 10–20%, subject to performance criteria and a £20,000 cap.
• Full-time or part-time working considered.
• Hybrid working, typically two days from home.
• Flexible arrangements to accommodate childcare and other commitments.
• Potential sign-on bonus for the right candidate.
• Free parking or parking assistance, depending on office location.
• Supportive Partner leadership and an established litigation team.
• Strong emphasis on professional development, progression and work-life balance.

The Opportunity

The Dispute Resolution team has a strong and consistent volume of work, creating an opportunity for an ambitious litigator to join an established department where there is genuine demand for their expertise.

You will benefit from accessible senior support, a collaborative working environment and the flexibility to find a working pattern that suits you, without compromising on the quality of your work or future development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Solicitors and CILEX-qualified litigators seeking their next opportunity across Essex.