Litigation Solicitor

QED Legal LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable East London law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. You will handle various disputes including civil and commercial matters while working directly with the Managing Partner. The ideal candidate should have some litigation experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to foster client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, flexibility with hybrid working, and a supportive professional culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Medical insurance

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Solicitor with post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Comfortable managing own caseload with support available.
• Confident in drafting pleadings and preparing for trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of contentious matters including civil, commercial, and property disputes.
• Work directly with the Managing Partner and develop departmental experience.
• Advise clients strategically.

Skills

Sound knowledge across civil, commercial, and property litigation

Strong drafting skills

Case management skills

Ability to build client relationships

Proactive, commercially minded approach

Job description

Litigation Solicitor | Well-established East London firm

A respected and long-standing East London practice is looking for a Litigation Solicitor to join its busy and collegiate team. The firm has a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, with a loyal client base built over many years of providing clear, pragmatic advice and exceptional client care.

The role

You’ll handle a broad range of contentious matters including civil, commercial, probate, and property disputes. The position offers real variety and autonomy, with scope to develop your experience across contractual disputes, landlord and tenant issues, and debt recovery. You’ll work directly with the Managing Partner and have genuine opportunities to shape and grow the department.

The candidate

The role would suit a solicitor with some post‑qualification experience in litigation; we’re open‑minded on PQE and more interested in your capability, drive, and approach than in a specific number of years. You’ll be comfortable managing your own caseload (with support available when needed) and confident drafting pleadings, preparing for trial, and advising clients strategically.

You’ll also bring:

• Sound knowledge across civil, commercial, and property litigation
• Strong drafting and case management skills
• The ability to build and maintain client and referrer relationships
• A proactive, commercially minded approach
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the firm’s growth and profile

The firm

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team that values professionalism, collaboration, and long‑term relationships. The firm offers flexibility, a positive working culture, and tangible opportunities for career progression.

Key details

• Based East London
• Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 9:30–17:30
• Hybrid working available
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company pension, medical insurance, and generous bonus scheme

Get in touch!

If you’re looking for a hands‑on role with real variety and a welcoming team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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