Litigation Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Pie Company seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its busy disputes team in the East Riding area. You will handle a broad mix of civil and commercial matters with a focus on delivering practical, commercially aware advice.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing training, and a clear path for progression within a growing regional firm. You will manage cases from pre-action to settlement while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in litigation
• Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Commercially aware with excellent client care skills
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a reputable regional firm

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of civil and commercial litigation
• Advising on contract disputes, property disputes, debt recovery, and general commercial matters
• Handling cases from pre-action stage through to trial or settlement
• Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements, and settlement agreements
• Advising clients on alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation
• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering clear, commercially focused advice

Skills

Litigation

Contract disputes

Property disputes

Debt recovery

General commercial matters

Drafting pleadings

Witness statements

Settlement agreements

Mediation

Negotiation

Client relationships

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A well-established and growing firm in the East Riding of Yorkshire is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join its busy dispute resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take on a varied caseload, develop their career, and benefit from a flexible and supportive working environment.

The Role

From a recruitment perspective, this position offers exposure to a broad range of contentious matters, including:

• Managing a mixed caseload of civil and commercial litigation
• Advising on contract disputes, property disputes, debt recovery, and general commercial matters
• Handling cases from pre-action stage through to trial or settlement
• Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements, and settlement agreements
• Advising clients on alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation
• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering clear, commercially focused advice

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• High-quality and varied litigation work
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, approachable, and collaborative team culture

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in litigation or dispute resolution
• Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Commercially aware with excellent client care skills
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a reputable regional firm