Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Kingsley Green Recruitment; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

18% bonus

27.5 days holiday

Full family healthcare

Strong pension and enhanced benefits

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A major UK organisation is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join its best-in-class in-house legal team. This role involves managing complex disputes across various areas, including contract and regulatory issues, while providing practical legal advice to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of PQE in commercial litigation, a thorough understanding of Civil Procedure Rules, and a proactive approach to work. The position offers a competitive salary, an 18% bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercial and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice on contentious matters.
• Manage disputes across contract, IP, IT, regulatory, and property.
• Advise on customer and commercial disputes.
• Advise on customer and commercial disputes and liaise with external counsel.
• Support small claims and coordinate with internal know-how and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Stakeholder communication

Proactive and collaborative approach

Proactive collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE

Tools

External counsel liaison

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor to join a best-in-class in-house legal team within a major UK organisation. This is an excellent role for a solicitor in private practice looking to move in-house, or an existing in-house lawyer seeking broader exposure to complex disputes.

You will provide commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of contentious matters, including:

• Managing disputes across contract, IP, IT, regulatory and property matters
• Handling litigation pre-action and through to issue
• Advising on customer and commercial disputes
• Supporting small claims and liaising with external counsel
• Working with stakeholders to deliver clear, practical advice
• Managing external legal providers and internal know-how
• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in commercial litigation (flexible)
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience across a range of disputes
• Confident advising senior stakeholders
• Proactive, commercial and collaborative approach

On offer

• Competitive salary + 18% bonus
• 27.5 days holiday + bank holidays
• Full family healthcare
• Strong pension and enhanced benefits
• Flexible, supportive working environment
• Flexible hybrid working

Should this be of interest we'd be very keen to speak to you please reach out to Kevin Hunt on [e-mail]