Litigation Solicitor

Ackroyd Legal Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Generous bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Modern technology

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ackroyd Legal Ltd. in London is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to manage a diverse civil and commercial caseload and provide strategic advice across the dispute resolution process.

You will represent clients in court hearings, mediations and ADR proceedings, draft pleadings and statements, and drive robust litigation strategies while maintaining high standards of client service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Existing client following is highly desirable.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and legal excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations and ADR proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and practical guidance to clients.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, motions, briefs and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and develop robust litigation strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes efficiently where appropriate.
• Collaborate with solicitors and support staff to ensure effective case management.
• Maintain exceptional standards of client service and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Job description

Join Ackroyd Legal as an experienced Litigation Solicitor and become part of a growing, forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. You will manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, represent clients throughout the dispute resolution process and play a key role in delivering strategic legal advice while helping to grow the firm’s litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and practical guidance to clients.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, motions, briefs and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and develop robust litigation strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes efficiently where appropriate.
• Collaborate with solicitors and support staff to ensure effective case management.
• Maintain exceptional standards of client service and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Existing client following is highly desirable.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and legal excellence.

Why Join Ackroyd Legal?

Ackroyd Legal offers a supportive and collaborative environment where experienced litigators can thrive. We provide competitive remuneration, a generous bonus structure, flexible working arrangements, modern technology and genuine opportunities for career progression while empowering our solicitors to build long-term client relationships.

Whether you specialise in commercial disputes, contractual claims, employment litigation or wider civil litigation, you’ll work on high-quality matters while contributing to the continued growth of one of the UK’s expanding legal practices.