Commercial Litigation Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas closure

Birthday day off

Hybrid working - two days from home

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on legal services

Pension after three months

Death-in-service cover

Professional development support

Social events and volunteering day

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Northamptonshire seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join a multi-service firm. Hybrid role with two days from home; salary £50,000–£70,000 depending on experience. Autonomy on a varied caseload and opportunities to contribute to business development.

The role emphasizes managing matters from instruction to completion, delivering clear, practical advice and strong client relationships, with a focus on growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• PQE of at least 5 years in commercial and civil litigation.
• Strong academic background.
• Experience in commercial and civil litigation and managing cases end-to-end.
• Strong client care and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from instruction through to completion with practical advice.
• Handle a varied caseload including disputes, contract issues, and property matters.
• Engage clients face-to-face or by phone, tailoring advice to their needs.
• Develop new business through networking and cross-selling opportunities.
• Work with the Head of Department and support staff to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Client care

Autonomy

Business development

Communication

Networking

Education

5+ years PQE

Strong academic background

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.
• 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.

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