Litigation Solicitor

CRA Legal; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Health scheme

Pension

Training and development

Team events

Job summary

CRA Legal in Huddersfield is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team. You will handle a broad range of commercial and civil disputes, advising clients across sectors and progressing your career in a supportive environment.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive salary (£42,000–£45,000) and benefits. You will work closely with an experienced partner to develop expertise and contribute to team growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales.
• Experience handling commercial litigation matters.
• Good understanding of civil procedure and dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage your own caseload while recognising when to seek support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Advise on contractual disputes, director/shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence and construction disputes.
• Support clients through litigation and explore mediation/arbitration where appropriate.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders and contribute to business development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Client-focused

Time management

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (England and Wales)

Job description

Role: Litigation Solicitor
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000
Location: Huddersfield, West YorkshireI'm currently working on an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking and expanding law firm known for delivering practical, commercially minded legal advice to both businesses and individuals. As a result of continued growth within its Dispute Resolution team, the firm is looking to recruit a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop their expertise, take on a varied caseload and progress their career within a supportive environment.

The Role

Working closely with an experienced Partner, you will handle a broad range of contentious matters, taking responsibility for your own caseload while assisting senior colleagues with more complex disputes. You will advise clients across a variety of sectors, helping them navigate legal challenges and achieve practical, commercially sound outcomes. The position would suit a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with NQ-2 years' PQE and a background in commercial litigation, who is keen to build their experience and contribute to the continued success of a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Advising on contractual disputes, director and shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence, business torts, construction disputes and contentious property matters.
• Supporting clients throughout litigation and exploring alternative dispute resolution options, including mediation and arbitration.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, legal correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Undertaking legal research and delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and other key stakeholders.
• Contributing to business development, networking and client relationship initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm.

About You

We are keen to hear from a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in commercial litigation and a genuine interest in developing their career within dispute resolution. You will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales.
• Experience handling commercial litigation matters.
• A good understanding of civil procedure and dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, with an interest in developing advocacy experience.
• The ability to manage your own caseload while recognising when to seek support.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness, initiative and a practical, solutions-driven mindset.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A varied caseload of quality commercial litigation work.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing training, development and support from experienced colleagues.
• A friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Dispute Resolution team.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Two half-days for life admin.
• Health scheme and pension.
• Regular team and social events, including Christmas celebrations.

The firm is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.