Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 in

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Liverpool is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (1-2 PQE) to join a growing dispute resolution team. You will manage a diverse caseload with support from partners, handling contracts, insolvency disputes and debt recovery.

You will draft pleadings, advise on litigation strategy, and collaborate with senior lawyers on high-value matters. Hybrid working available and potential for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1-2 years' PQE.
• Experience managing your own commercial litigation caseload.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills.
• Confident working independently while enjoying the support of a collaborative team.
• Experience of insolvency disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial litigation caseload, including contractual disputes, insolvency and restructuring, debt recovery, and shareholder disputes.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy from pre-action through to resolution.
• Work closely with partners on more complex, high-value matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Independent work

Insolvency disputes

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Liverpool | Hybrid Working | Up to £52,000 DOE

A well-established commercial law firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (1-2 PQE) to join its growing dispute resolution team in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is ready to take ownership of their own caseload while benefiting from close support from experienced partners and senior lawyers.

Working within a collaborative team, you'll handle a broad range of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, debt recovery, shareholder and business disputes, and insolvency-related litigation.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied commercial litigation caseload, including:

• Commercial contract and business disputes
• Insolvency and restructuring litigation
• Debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Advising clients on litigation strategy from pre-action through to resolution
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation
• Working closely with partners on more complex, high-value matters

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1-2 years' PQE
• Experience managing your own commercial litigation caseload
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Confident working independently while enjoying the support of a collaborative team
• Experience of insolvency disputes would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £52,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
• Supportive team structure with genuine opportunities for development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected commercial litigation team that offers high-quality work, excellent supervision and clear long-term career progression.