Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment; Jersey Marine; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

4% employer pension contribution

Hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Training and career development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor to join a growing team handling a range of contractual and commercial disputes for local, national and international clients.

The role offers hybrid working with flexibility around location after an onboarding period, initially Swansea for six months to support training and integration, with potential to work from other offices. Part-time applications considered.

Qualifications

• Foundation in commercial litigation, civil litigation or recoveries.
• Experience or interest in property disputes and fixed charge receiver work.
• Experience or interest in debt recovery and insolvency.
• Experience or interest in shareholder and contractual disputes.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially minded and client-focused.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to continued professional development and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload covering contractual and commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, debt recovery, property litigation and related areas.
• Take ownership of own caseload while collaborating with solicitors, legal assistants and support staff to deliver high-quality service.
• The role welcomes applicants from property litigation backgrounds seeking transition into commercial litigation.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Civil litigation

Client management

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Business development

Independent work

Education

Law degree

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor

Competitive salary | Hybrid working | Full-time or part-time

Yolk Recruitment are working on an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an Associate Solicitor to join a successful and growing Commercial Litigation team.

The team advises a diverse range of commercial and institutional clients, both locally and nationally, with some international work. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

The role offers flexibility around location following an initial onboarding period. The successful candidate will be primarily based in Swansea for the first six months to support training, integration and collaboration, after which there is flexibility to work from other office locations.

Part‑time applications will also be considered, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload covering areas including:

• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Shareholder disputes
• Debt recovery and recoveries work
• Property‑related litigation
• Fixed charge receiver work
• Insolvency matters
• Sports law
• General civil litigation

You will have responsibility for your own caseload and will work closely with solicitors, legal assistants and support staff to deliver a high‑quality service to clients.

The role would suit a solicitor with existing contentious experience, but applications are also welcomed from property solicitors or property litigators looking to move into commercial litigation.

About You

• Has a foundation in commercial litigation, civil litigation or recoveries
• Has experience or an interest in property‑related disputes and fixed charge receiver work
• Has experience or an interest in debt recovery and insolvency
• Has experience or an interest in shareholder and contractual disputesIs confident dealing directly with clients
• Has excellent organisation and time‑management skills
• Can manage and prioritise a varied caseload
• Has strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Is commercially minded and client‑focused
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed to continued professional development and business development

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Part‑time working considered
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking firm with a strong reputation for quality client service, professional development and an inclusive working environment.

Welsh language skills are welcomed and supported, with opportunities for employees who wish to develop their Welsh language abilities.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.