Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in Swansea invites applications for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (NQ+) to handle a diverse caseload including contractual disputes, shareholder matters, debt recovery, insolvency, and property disputes. The role supports flexible working with part-time options and a competitive benefits package.

You will manage your own caseload while collaborating with the broader litigation team to deliver high-quality client service and growth for the department.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong client facing and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and case-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters from instruction to resolution.
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious commercial matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider litigation team to deliver excellent service.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and participate in business development.

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor | NQ+ | Swansea | Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits | Full-Time and Part-Time Applications Considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Solicitor to join the thriving Commercial Litigation team of a highly regarded and growing law firm.

The team advises a diverse client base ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses to major institutional clients, both regionally and nationally. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of high-quality contentious matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The firm is committed to flexible working and is open to considering part-time applications, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, including:

• Contractual disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Debt recovery and recoveries work
• Insolvency-related matters
• Property disputes and matters involving fixed charge receivers
• Sports law matters
• General civil and commercial litigation

You will have responsibility for your own caseload whilst also working closely with colleagues across the wider litigation team to deliver outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse commercial litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution
• Advising clients on a broad range of contentious commercial matters
• Working collaboratively with solicitors, legal assistants, and support staff
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Participating in business development and networking activities
• Delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department

About You

Applications are welcomed from solicitors with experience in commercial litigation, as well as those with a property law or property litigation background looking to broaden their expertise and develop a career in contentious work.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters
• Possess knowledge of recoveries, debt recovery, and insolvency work, or a genuine interest in developing these areas
• Have experience or an interest in property-related disputes and receiver work
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and case management skills
• Be confident dealing directly with clients and professional contacts
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Be commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal issues
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be committed to professional development and delivering exceptional client service

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible and supportive working environment

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.