Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Bank holidays

Bupa healthcare

4% matched pension

Income protection

Death in service

Paid parking

Wellbeing support

Charity days

Regular social events

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE to join its disputes team in Leeds. You will manage a varied caseload, advise on contractual disputes, and support senior lawyers on high-value matters.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to national clients and opportunities for long-term progression within a supportive national practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution.
• 1+ years’ PQE in litigation or disputes.
• Strong understanding of court litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a varied caseload of commercial disputes.
• Advise on contractual and wider commercial disputes.
• Support senior lawyers on complex, high-value litigation.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings and other legal documents.
• Develop direct relationships with clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship skills

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor – 1+ PQE

Leeds | £57,000–£70,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working

Oculus Legal Group is working with a leading national law firm looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE to join its established and highly regarded disputes team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to develop their career within a successful national practice, gaining exposure to high-quality, complex disputes and an impressive national client base.

You will work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers within a supportive and collaborative team, providing an excellent platform to continue developing your technical expertise while taking on increasing levels of responsibility and direct client contact.

The firm has a strong pipeline of work and offers genuine long-term career progression, alongside opportunities to become increasingly involved in client relationships, networking and business development as your career develops.

The Role

You will work as part of an experienced Commercial Litigation team advising clients across a broad range of contentious matters.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting on a varied caseload of commercial disputes
• Advising on contractual and wider commercial disputes
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and technically challenging litigation
• Managing matters through the court litigation process
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation
• Undertaking legal research and providing commercially focused advice
• Developing direct relationships with clients
• Working closely with Partners and senior lawyers on complex matters
• Becoming increasingly involved in business development, networking and profile-raising activities as you progress

The Candidate

The firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE who can demonstrate:

• Experience within Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution
• Exposure to a varied range of commercial disputes
• A good understanding of court litigation processes
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ambition to continue developing within Commercial Litigation

Applications are welcomed from lawyers who have trained within a strong litigation practice and are now looking for a platform offering greater exposure to complex work, national clients and long-term progression.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £57,000–£70,000, depending on experience.

The wider benefits package includes:

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas shutdown day
• Bupa healthcare
• 4% matched pension
• Income protection
• Death in service
• Paid parking
• Wellbeing support
• Charity days
• Regular social events
• Hybrid working
• Strong career development and progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and established national disputes team in Leeds, working on high-quality matters while continuing to develop your technical expertise, client exposure and long-term career.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact:

Ellie Marshall
Director, Oculus Legal Group
[e-mail]
07383 821952

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.