Commercial & Private Client Litigation - Solicitor/Associate

Clarke Willmott Llp; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Willmott Llp in Taunton is seeking a Solicitor with 2–4 years PQE to join the Commercial and Private Client Litigation team. You will be based mainly in Taunton with a wider team across offices and an emphasis on developing a litigation career.

The role involves handling a diverse mix of private and commercial disputes, building expertise, and supporting Partners on larger claims. You’ll also contribute to business development while adhering to firm policies and information security.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in Solicitor role.
• At least 12 months Litigation experience.
• Ability to manage a varied commercial and private client caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide variety of litigation work for private and commercial clients.
• Build your career as a litigator with a stimulating caseload.
• Manage your own caseload across ranges of specialisms and support Partners on more complex and large-scale claims.
• Get involved in business development activities and be a full part of a supportive team.
• Comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Litigation

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Solicitor (2 to 4 years PQE) to join our reputable Commercial and Private Client Litigation team in Taunton. Based mainly in our Taunton office as part of a wider team across all our offices. Our team have considerable experience in resolving disputes across a wide range of industries and sectors. You will be joining a team of 17 in Taunton, led by five Partners and further made up of Senior Associates, Associates, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff.

Day to day, you'll be successful in this role by:

As a member of this team you will enjoy access to a wide variety of Litigation work for private and commercial clients. We will enable you to build your career as a litigator with a stimulating caseload. The team, ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners Directories, acts for businesses and private clients.

The range and quality of our caseload makes it an exceptional base to build a career in litigation. You will have your own caseload across the range of our specialisms and the opportunity to support Partners and Senior Associates on more complex and large-scale claims.

Beyond your caseload, we'll expect you to get involved in a range of business development activities and play a full part as a member of a supportive team.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:

We are looking for someone with a passion for contentious work, initiative, pragmatism, common sense and excellent client skills, who is looking to build a career and develop a reputation within litigation.

Whilst we will train and develop your specialist expertise, we will expect you to have at least 12 months Litigation experience. You may even have built several years of litigation experience and be looking for a new challenge, either as a solicitor or at the bar.

This role is intellectually demanding, so we will look for a strong level of academic achievement, but you will be able to translate complex and technical information and problems into clear and simple advice and actions.

About Us

Who we are

You'll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people - each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It's our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly as a team. This role would require 3 days a week in our Taunton office and some travel to other offices / locations and for client needs and Business Development opportunities, as required.

What we can offer you

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There's no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile.

• We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
• In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.