Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Slater Heelis; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary & benefits

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Slater Heelis Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor (5-10 years' PQE) to join its Dispute Resolution team in a role that offers challenging, high-quality commercial disputes work.

You will manage a varied caseload for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, corporates and high-net-worth individuals, with strong opportunities for career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' PQE in commercial litigation is required.
• Demonstrates strong technical and analytical skills.
• Can manage a complex caseload with autonomy.
• Excellent client-facing and communication abilities.
• Enjoys networking and contributing to BD initiatives.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex commercial litigation matters.
• Advise a diverse client base including SMEs and corporates.
• Handle contractual, shareholder, partnership, professional negligence, debt recovery and related disputes.
• Engage in business development and client relationship management.
• Support growth of the Dispute Resolution team.

Skills

5-10 PQE in commercial litigation

strong technical skills

analytical skills

client-facing skills

business development/networking

collaborative team player

Job description

Join a Leading Commercial Litigation Team

Slater Heelis is an award-winning, full-service law firm with a reputation for exceptional client service, technical excellence, and a people-first culture. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor (5-10 years' PQE) to join our highly regarded Dispute Resolution team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to work on a broad range of high-quality commercial disputes while enjoying genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of complex commercial litigation matters, advising a diverse client base that includes SMEs, owner-managed businesses, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.

Your work will include:

• Contractual and shareholder disputes
• Partnership and business ownership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Injunctive relief applications
• Commercial and property-related disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation

You will also play an active role in business development, client relationship management, and supporting the continued growth of the team.

About You

We are looking for a solicitor who:

• Has between 5 and 10 years' PQE in commercial litigation
• Demonstrates strong technical and analytical skills
• Can confidently manage a complex caseload with autonomy
• Has excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Enjoys networking and contributing to business development initiatives
• Is commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment

Why Slater Heelis?

At Slater Heelis, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• High-quality and challenging work
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance

If you are looking to take the next step in your commercial litigation career with a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuinely supportive culture, we'd love to hear from you.