Litigation Solicitor

MFK Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Litigation Solicitor to join their legal team. The successful candidate will handle various legal matters, provide expert advice, and represent clients. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and at least 1 year of PQE. This role offers opportunities for career progression within a reputable organisation and comes with benefits like a company pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company Pension

Free on-site parking when available

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in litigation, with proven experience managing a caseload under supervision.
• Clear demonstrable ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting for multiple clients within the Litigation department on contentious matters.
• Handling case preparation, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic advice.
• Supervising the department and helping develop client base.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal procedures knowledge

Client relationship management

Autonomous work on complex matters

Job description

Litigation Solicitor - Job Overview

My client is seeking a dedicated and professional Solicitor to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, preparing documentation, and representing clients in various legal matters.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career within a reputable organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of legal procedures, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to clients.

Litigation Solicitor - Responsibilities

• Acting for multiple clients within our Litigation department on a variety of contentious matters.
• Handling case preparation, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic advice on litigation matters.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Partner.
• Working within the growing Litigation team, collaborating on high‑value and complex cases.
• Supervising the department, with support from the Managing Partner helping to develop and expand our client base through successful case outcomes and business development initiatives.

Litigation Solicitor - Experience

• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of litigation, including civil, commercial, probate and property disputes.
• Experience in handling a variety of contentious matters, including contractual disputes, landlord/tenant disputes and debt recovery.
• 1+ years PQE in litigation, with proven experience managing a caseload under supervision.
• Able to work autonomously on complex legal matters, including drafting legal documents, preparing for trials, and conducting negotiations.
• Enthusiasm for engaging in networking and business development to grow the litigation practice.
• Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships.
• Self‑motivated team player.
• Ambition to progress.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Professional but friendly and approachable.

Job Details

• Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 17:30
• Company Pension.
• Free on‑site parking when available.
• Private Medical Insurance