Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a General Litigation Solicitor to handle a diverse range of civil and commercial litigation cases. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary of up to £65K.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank

Pension scheme

Healthcare & Private health insurance

Collaborative friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Solid background in civil and commercial litigation.
• Confident and commercially driven individual eager to handle complex, high-value work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Business development skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Senior fee earner

Job description

Overview

Job Title: General Litigation Solicitor

Salary: Circa up to £65K

Hours: Full Time. On site is preferred for unqualified - 2 PQE.

Location: Cheltenham

The firm

Established high street firm operating on a large scale with high net worth clients across the UK and overseas. This firm does not hire often, they have extremely low staff turnover which is a great representation of the culture and environment they have built over the years. Most staff started as trainees and are now senior solicitors, partners or shareholders. While the firm offers flexibility and can allow you to work from home, they prefer their staff to be in the office and feel a part of the team and part of their collaborative environment. Supporting and celebrating each other. It is recommended that unqualified to newer qualified candidates are present in the office more so than not.

Primary focus of the team

• Handling a wide range of general civil and commercial litigation matters work with a variety of clients, from national companies to regional and local businesses, providing expert advice. Everyday brings a new challenge and offers something different.
• Disputes, including company/partnership disagreements, professional negligence claims, and commercial or contractual issues.
• Assist clients in preventing future debt recovery issues
• Advise on and manage unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, unlawful deductions, discrimination, and termination cases.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and handle dispute resolution for employment-related issues.
• Draft and review employment contracts, director service agreements, and policies and handbooks.

Experience Required

• Qualified solicitor or senior fee earner, with solid background in civil and commercial litigation.
• Confident and commercially driven individual eager to handle complex, high-value work.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• No existing client following required, but business development skills are important. However a following is always beneficial.
• Willingness to build external relationships to grow your own client base and expand the team's network.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank.
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare & Private health insurance
• Constant potential to progress and grow in your career.
• Collaborative friendly working environment.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

Job Reference: CWS383