Litigation Solicitor

Venture Recruitment Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in London is seeking a junior commercial litigation solicitor. This role offers exposure to high-quality, varied contentions work and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years PQE, be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales, and possess a strong background in commercial litigation. With competitive salary and hybrid working options, this position is perfect for those seeking greater responsibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Billings based bonus potential

Direct access to partners

Opportunity for development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE (other levels will be considered for the right profile).
• Experience in banking & finance disputes, fraud, or intellectual property disputes is preferred.
• Ability to manage matters with supervision and deal directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a highly experienced disputes partner.
• Act across a broad range of civil and commercial litigation.
• Handle various dispute sectors including banking, finance, and intellectual property.

Skills

Strong background in commercial litigation

Confident drafting pleadings and court documents

Comfortable managing matters with supervision

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

2-4 years PQE

Job description

Litigation Solicitor

London with some hybrid working available.

A well-regarded regional law firm is seeking a junior commercial litigation solicitor to join its growing London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants exposure to high-quality, varied contentious work with genuine responsibility and direct partner access. There is also potential for the successful candidate to grow a niche area is desired.

The Role

You will work closely with a highly experienced disputes partner acting across a broad range of civil and commercial litigation, with particular strengths in:

Banking & Finance Litigation

• Bridging loan disputes
• Enforcement and defence of personal guarantees
• Mis-sold mortgages, pensions, and other financial products
• Spread betting, CFD and financial trading disputes
• Negligence claims against banks and financial advisors
• Fraud, conspiracy, and dishonesty-related claims
• Breaches of loan agreements, overdrafts, and other debt instruments

Commercial & Property Disputes

• Contractual disputes
• Consumer rights and consumer finance matters
• Corporate, shareholder, director, and partnership disputes
• Defamation
• Property disputes (leases and tenancy agreements)
• Professional negligence claims
• Debt recovery and contested enforcement proceedings

Betting & Gaming Disputes

• Recovery of monies for vulnerable individuals
• Non-payment of winnings
• Misappropriation or theft of funds for gambling purposes

Intellectual Property

• Trade mark infringement and registrations
• Copyright and design right disputes
• Passing off claims
• Software licence and mobile app infringement matters

The work is intellectually challenging, often complex, and provides exposure to both individual and corporate clients across a wide range of sectors.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2-4 years PQE (other levels will be considered for the right profile)
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Strong background in commercial litigation
• Experience (or strong interest) in at least one of:
  • Banking & finance disputes
  • Financial services litigation
  • Fraud or professional negligence
  • Intellectual property disputes
• Confident drafting pleadings and court documents
• Comfortable managing matters with supervision and dealing directly with clients

Why Apply?

• Broad, interesting disputes practice with real specialisms
• Early responsibility and hands‑on experience
• Competitive salary with billings based bonus potential
• Direct access to partners and meaningful client contact
• Opportunity to develop expertise organically rather than being siloed
• London-based role with some hybrid flexibility.
• Supportive, collegiate team environment with a strong reputation for quality work

This role would suit a solicitor currently at a regional, national, or City firm who is seeking greater responsibility, exposure, and work-life balance, without compromising on the quality of work.