Litigation Solicitor

Chilworth Partnership Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in London is seeking a junior commercial litigation solicitor. This position offers exposure to a variety of complex cases across civil and commercial litigation. The ideal candidate, with 2–4 years' PQE, should have a strong interest in commercial disputes and the ability to draft legal documents confidently. This role offers competitive salary potential, direct partner access, and a supportive team environment with some hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Direct access to partners

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in banking & finance disputes.
• Interest in fraud or professional negligence.
• Knowledge of intellectual property disputes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a highly experienced disputes partner.
• Manage a range of civil and commercial litigation cases.
• Provide exposure to individual and corporate clients.

Skills

Strong background in commercial litigation

Confident drafting pleadings and court documents

Experience in Banking & finance disputes

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-regardedregional 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 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.

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