Litigation Associate Solicitor

Vincere; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

CPD/training support

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Vincere is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join our North West London practice in Harrow. You will take ownership of high-value commercial disputes from the outset and build direct relationships with clients.

You will advise on shareholder conflicts, injunctions, and property litigation, mentor junior fee-earners, and help shape strategy toward partnership, with flexible/hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ PQE in commercial litigation.
• Proven track record managing high-value disputes and complex cases.
• Experience in court proceedings, advisories, and client management.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value commercial disputes with autonomy from day one.
• Provide strategic litigation advice, pleadings, and advocacy.
• Mentor junior fee earners and collaborate with other teams.

Skills

PQE 6+

Commercial litigation

Shareholder disputes

Court strategy

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Litigation Associate Solicitor (6+ PQE)

Location: North West London (Harrow)

Salary: c.£65,000 – £85,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an experienced Commercial Litigator looking to transition away from the rigid bureaucracy of City or West End firms while retaining high-value, complex dispute instructions? Our client is a highly regarded, ambitious law firm in North West London (Harrow) with a thriving litigation and dispute resolution practice. Experiencing sustained growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Litigation Associate Solicitor (6+ PQE) to take full ownership of high-profile commercial disputes, build direct client relationships, and fast-track their trajectory toward senior practice leadership.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will join an established team managing substantial, multi-faceted commercial disputes with high operational autonomy and client contact from day one. Advising business owners, property investors, corporate developers, and high-net-worth individuals, you will oversee cases spanning shareholder conflicts, corporate transactions, injunctive relief, and high-value commercial property litigation. Designed for a practitioner seeking genuine matter ownership and career longevity, this role offers direct involvement in departmental strategy, junior mentoring, and a defined pathway to Partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 6+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial litigation within a reputable UK private practice (City, West End, or top regional firm background highly regarded).

• Technical Mastery & Dispute Resolution: Proven track record independently managing complex, high-value disputes—including shareholder/director conflicts, unfair prejudice petitions (s.994), corporate joint venture disputes, breach of contract, and commercial property litigation.

• Court Strategy & Advocacy: In-depth experience managing all phases of litigation, drafting pleadings, witness evidence, interim applications, settlement agreements, and representing clients across Court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.

• Commercial Analysis & Risk Management: Ability to provide clear, pragmatic litigation risk advice, settlement strategies, and decisive guidance tailored to owner-managed businesses and HNWIs.

• Team Development & BD: Collaborative approach with a keen interest in mentoring junior fee earners, cross-departmental referrals (working alongside Corporate, Commercial Property, and Private Client teams), and driving practice expansion.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £65,000 – £85,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and technical expertise) plus a performance-related bonus scheme.

• Agile Working: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements supported alongside modern, well-located office facilities in Harrow, North West London.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, workplace pension scheme, payment of professional fees, and full CPD/training support.

• Career Trajectory: Structured, transparent advancement pathway to Senior Associate and Partner levels, with direct opportunities to shape litigation strategy and team resourcing.

• Culture & Support: Supportive, collaborative working environment where individual judgment is valued, supported by dedicated secretarial and administrative staff.