Commercial Litigation Solicitor, Mid or Snr Level

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Progression opportunities

Diverse, high-quality work

Résumé du poste

Abacus Careers in Belfast seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a dynamic team and take ownership of complex defence matters. The role suits a Senior Associate or established Solicitor looking to advance client relationships and growth of the disputes practice.

The ideal candidate will likely offer at least 5 years’ PQE, with strong technical expertise and a practical, commercial approach to dispute management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in defence side commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a broad caseload of commercial disputes and defence litigation matters.
• Advise clients across areas including corporate and shareholder disputes, employment-related claims, defamation and media disputes, property and landlord/tenant litigation, probate and contentious trusts, and debt recovery and enforcement proceedings.
• Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors or trainees where appropriate.

Connaissances

Dispute resolution

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Description du poste

Commercial Litigation & Disputes Solicitor (Defence)

This is an excellent law firm who provies outstanding client care and highly-valuable legal expertise. It offers an exceptional reputation for delivering practical, results-driven advice across Northern Ireland and beyond. The firm boasts a diverse client base including corporate entities, SMEs, public bodies, and high-net-worth individuals and is demonstratesa collaborative and supportive working culture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join this dynamic team. This role will suit a Senior Associate or established Solicitor seeking to take ownership of complex matters, manage client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the disputes practice. You will likely offer at least 5 yrs quality PQE and more experience is welcomed.

Key Focus:

• Manage a broad caseload of commercial disputes and defence litigation matters.
• Advise clients across areas including this sample:
  • Corporate and shareholder disputes;
  • Employment-related claims and injunctions;
  • Defamation and media disputes;
  • Property and landlord/tenant litigation;
  • Probate and contentious trusts;
  • Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings.
• Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors or trainees where appropriate.

Ideal Profile:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5years’ PQE in (defence side) commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience across multiple jurisdications is an advantage, not essential.
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical expertise, with a practical and commercial approach to dispute management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ambitious, client-focused, and able to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Reward:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to progress within a growing and respected team.
• Exposure to high-quality, diverse, and challenging work.
• Supportive, flexible working environment.