Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Walsall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A law firm in the Midlands is seeking a Mid-Senior level Commercial Litigator with 5+ years PQE in dispute resolution. The role involves managing complex commercial disputes and advising clients with a strong emphasis on developing client relationships. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, a varied caseload, and a supportive team culture, along with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation/dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to manage cases autonomously from instruction through to resolution.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development is desirable.
• Proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach to practice and client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial disputes.
• Advising clients strategically on risk management and dispute avoidance.
• Representing clients in court and leading settlement discussions.
• Represent clients in the High Court, County Court, and arbitration/ADR forums.
• Lead negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions.
• Supervise junior team members and support business development.
• Maintain client relationships and stay updated on legal developments.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience

Legal research

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Litigator (5PQE+) to join a well established Dispute Resolution team in the Midlands. The successful candidate will handle a broad caseload of complex commercial disputes, providing high-quality legal advice to corporate and individual clients. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant matters independently while also working as part of a collaborative team on larger, high-value disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, and other contentious business matters.
• Advising clients strategically on risk management, dispute avoidance, settlement options, and litigation tactics.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, evidence, and other court documents.
• Representing clients in the High Court, County Court, and arbitration/ADR forums.
• Leading negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Supervising and supporting junior team members, trainees, and paralegals where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, actively contributing to business development initiatives.
• Keeping abreast of legal developments and ensuring compliance with relevant procedural rules and professional obligations.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation/dispute resolution.
• Strong technical expertise across a wide range of contentious commercial matters.
• Proven ability to manage cases autonomously from instruction through to resolution.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and instil client confidence.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development is desirable.
• A proactive, ambitious, and collaborative approach to practice and client service.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• High-quality work with a varied and interesting caseload.
• Direct client contact and early responsibility.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand today for a highly confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting