Interim Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Flex Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex Legal is seeking an experienced Interim Litigation Lawyer to join its disputes team on an initial 2–3 month basis, with potential for permanence. You will handle a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters, including High Court work, with autonomy from day one.

This role suits a solicitor with 5+ years PQE, strong drafting and client management skills, and a commercial mindset. London-based with hybrid working; daily rate DOE.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and strong commercial litigation or civil disputes experience.
• Civil fraud and/or white-collar crime experience would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience running litigation matters, taking ownership of cases and working autonomously, ideally with High Court experience.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, advocacy and client management skills.
• More senior candidates are also welcomed, provided they are keen to remain hands-on and closely involved in the firm's litigation work.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing complex civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Taking ownership of litigation workstreams and driving matters forward with limited supervision.
• Assisting with High Court proceedings and other complex disputes.
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, witness statements and other litigation documentation.
• Managing disclosure, evidence and other procedural aspects of disputes.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and external advisers.
• Supporting multi-jurisdictional matters and advising corporate and High Net Worth clients.
• Supporting civil fraud and white-collar crime matters where relevant.
• Working closely with the wider disputes team to progress matters efficiently.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Autonomy

Drafting

High Court experience

Client management

Civil fraud exposure

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Our client, a specialist disputes firm advising corporates and High Net Worth clients, is seeking an experienced Interim Litigation Lawyer to join its team on an initial 2–3 month basis, with potential for a permanent position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator to join a specialist disputes practice and take ownership of a broad range of complex civil and commercial litigation matters.

You will work closely with the firm's lawyers, clients and external advisers, supporting high-value and often multi-jurisdictional disputes, including High Court proceedings. The role will have a strong focus on progressing matters with a high degree of autonomy, from day one.

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 2–3 month contract, with potential to go permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Location: London/Hybrid
• Rate: £Daily Rate DOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and progressing complex civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Taking ownership of litigation workstreams and driving matters forward with limited supervision.
• Assisting with High Court proceedings and other complex disputes.
• Conducting legal research, developing case strategies and providing commercially focused advice.
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, witness statements and other litigation documentation.
• Managing disclosure, evidence and other procedural aspects of disputes.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and external advisers.
• Supporting multi-jurisdictional matters and advising corporate and High Net Worth clients.
• Supporting civil fraud and white-collar crime matters where relevant.
• Working closely with the wider disputes team to progress matters efficiently.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and strong commercial litigation or civil disputes experience.
• Cvil fraud and/or white-collar crime experience would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience running litigation matters, taking ownership of cases and working autonomously, ideally with High Court experience.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, advocacy and client management skills.
• More senior candidates are also welcomed, provided they are keen to remain hands-on and closely involved in the firm's litigation work.