Litigation Solicitor – CILEX

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Supportive working environment

Access to cutting-edge legal technology

Involvement in community initiatives

Job summary

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors in Leeds seeks an ambitious solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join their growing Dispute Resolution Team. You will handle a diverse range of commercial and property disputes while supporting a collaborative team culture. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to outstanding client service. The firm offers excellent career progression, a supportive environment, and opportunities to work on high-profile cases. Diverse backgrounds welcome, ensuring inclusive career development.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-5 years PQE in commercial litigation and property disputes.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and proactive work attitude.
• Commitment to outstanding client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of commercial litigation and property disputes.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Contribute to the team's ongoing success and culture.

Skills

Client service

Autonomy

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor or CILEX qualified

Job description

Chadwick Lawrence is an award-winning law firm. We are committed to our values and the “Chadwick Lawrence Way”, which places people and culture at the heart of everything we do.

Responsible to: Partner in Charge

Hours: Full-time

Experience: Approximately 2-5 years PQE

Our Dispute Resolution Team do things differently. Our success is built on a true culture of collaboration—we do not focus on individual targets; instead, we work towards collective goals, encouraging teamwork and shared achievement. We empower our team to shape their own development through business planning, regular 1-2-1s, and sub-team meetings, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and ambitions are supported.

Client service is at the heart of what we do. We are known for our clarity, accountability, and purpose, consistently receiving outstanding feedback for our ability to listen, understand, and deliver results—both on complex legal issues and the human aspects of dispute resolution.

#TeamLitigation operate across 9 specialist areas, which form the building blocks of our success:

• Commercial Litigation
• Property Litigation
• Insolvency
• Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery
• Media and Communications
• Social Housing and Regeneration
• DiversiTest

Our Team continues to grow and we are looking for more experienced litigators to help contribute to our success.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented lawyers to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigator to join a progressive, supportive, and high-achieving team. Based in our Leeds office, you will handle a diverse caseload of commercial litigation and property disputes, working in a collaborative environment that values your contribution and supports your career progression.

Ideally suitable for someone with approximately 2-5 years PQE. The role will involve the opportunity to deal with both commercial and personal property disputes.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious solicitor being capable of working with a degree of autonomy and possess the drive to succeed. We are looking for someone who is excited to contribute to the further success of our team, somebody who wants to be recognised for the value that they add and somebody who wants to enjoy the work that they do.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a solicitor or CILEX qualified lawyer with approximately 2–5 PQE, who is:

• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and proactive
• Able to work with autonomy and as part of a team
• Committed to delivering outstanding client service
• Eager to embrace innovation and continuous improvement
• Possessing strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities
• Willing to contribute to the team’s ongoing success and positive culture

What we offer

• Excellent career progression through a structured fee-earner progression scheme
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cases
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and innovation projects
• Involvement in community and social impact initiatives
• Recognition for your contribution and the chance to shape your own career

Diversity and Inclusion

Chadwick Lawrence is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting your personal and professional development.