Commercial Litigation Solicitor

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Birthday day off

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Northamptonshire seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join their multi-site practice. This full-time, permanent role offers £50,000–£70,000 and a hybrid model with two days from home each week.

You will manage a varied caseload, develop client relationships and have opportunities to contribute to business development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong academic background.
• Experience in commercial and civil litigation.
• Proven ability to manage cases from instruction to completion.
• Excellent client-facing and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from instruction through to completion.
• Provide clear, practical advice and maintain client relationships.
• Handle a varied caseload: director/shareholder disputes, contract disputes, probate, debt recovery, property litigation, landlord/tenant, defamation, repossession.
• Advise clients in person and by phone; manage correspondence with clients and third parties.
• Work with Head of Department; attend external appointments when required.
• Develop new business through networking and cross-selling opportunities; promote the firm.

Skills

PQE 5+

Client care

Autonomous work

Business development

Education

Law degree

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 5 years' PQE or more to join a highly regarded multi-service and multi-site law firm in their Northampton office in Northamptonshire. This full time, permanent job offers a salary of £50,000 to £70,000 depending on experience and hybrid working with two days from home each week. You will have considerable autonomy across a varied commercial and civil litigation caseload, alongside opportunities to contribute to business development. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure, a day off for your birthday and support for professional development.

Role Responsibilities

As a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Northampton, you will manage matters from initial instruction through to completion, providing clear, practical advice and maintaining strong client relationships with support from dedicated paralegals within the department.

Your caseload will be truly varied and include but not be limited to: director and shareholder disputes, contract disputes, contentious probate, debt recovery matters, property litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, defamation disputes and repossession matters.

Alongside managing these files, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients face to face and by telephone, providing accessible advice tailored to their circumstances.
• Managing correspondence with clients, instructed agents and other third parties.
• Working with the Head of Department and attending external appointments when required.
• Developing new business through networking, cross-selling opportunities and promoting the firm.
• Maintaining compliance with the firm's procedures and completing relevant training.

Person Specification

The Commercial Litigation will bring substantial commercial litigation experience and the confidence to take responsibility for their own caseload. You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• A strong academic background.
• Experience in commercial litigation and civil litigation generally.
• Proven ability to manage cases from initial instruction to completion.
• Strong client care skills, with experience advising clients in person and by telephone.
• The ability to work autonomously while supporting colleagues within the team.
• A willingness to contribute to business development and networking activities.

Benefits and Rewards

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports continued professional development. The successful Senior Litigator will benefit from:

• A salary of £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with two days working from home each week.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• A day off for your birthday.
• A 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discounts on legal services.
• Eligibility to join the pension scheme after three months
• Death-in-service cover of four times salary, with eligibility after three months.
• Support for relevant professional qualifications, courses and ongoing development.
• Team and firm-wide social events throughout the year.
• A volunteering day to support a local charity.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a full-service, highly regarded law firm advising individuals, families and businesses. Lexcel accreditation reflects its commitment to client care and practice management. The friendly, sociable litigation team combines commercial awareness with clear, practical advice. The firm invests in its people, encourages career progression and supports relevant professional development, with senior employees having progressed from junior positions within the business.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.