New! Junior Commercial Litigator / Solicitor

TSR Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Cardiff City Centre is seeking a Junior Commercial Litigator or Solicitor to join its litigation team. You will work on a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, professional negligence, and property-related issues, with opportunities to develop client relationships.

You will support senior litigators, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and help prepare cases for hearings, with increasing responsibility as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A practical approach to problem solving.
• Confidence to communicate with clients and other professionals.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Previous commercial litigation experience is useful, but candidates with broader litigation background are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contractual disputes, professional negligence matters, property-related disputes, debt recovery and other contentious commercial work.
• Involve in all stages of matters: legal research, drafting correspondence and pleadings, reviewing evidence, and preparing cases for hearings.
• Assist with negotiations and settlements.
• As experience grows, take on increasing responsibility for own matters and client relationships.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Managing deadlines

Problem solving

Client communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Junior Commercial Litigator / Solicitor

Cardiff City Centre

An established Cardiff law firm is looking to appoint a Junior Commercial Litigator to join its litigation team.

This is a good opportunity for a solicitor at the early stage of their career who wants to develop their experience in commercial litigation within an established and well regarded practice.

The firm has a long history in Cardiff and strong links with the local business and wider community. It has retained an independent and personal approach while developing a broad client base across South Wales.

The role

You will work alongside experienced litigators on a varied caseload of commercial disputes.

The work will include assisting with contractual disputes, professional negligence matters, property related disputes, debt recovery and other contentious commercial work.

You will have involvement throughout the life of matters, including legal research, drafting correspondence and pleadings, reviewing evidence, preparing cases for hearings and assisting with negotiations and settlements.

As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility for your own matters and client relationships.

The role would suit someone who enjoys litigation and wants to develop their technical knowledge while gaining practical experience in dealing with clients and commercial issues.

About you

We are looking for a solicitor with some experience in litigation, either newly qualified or with a small amount of post qualification experience.

You should have a good understanding of civil litigation and a genuine interest in developing your career in commercial disputes.

You will be expected to have:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and time management
• The ability to manage competing deadlines
• A practical approach to problem solving
• The confidence to communicate with clients and other professionals
• A willingness to learn and take responsibility

Previous commercial litigation experience would be useful, but we are also interested in candidates with a broader litigation background who are looking to develop in this area.

The team

You will be working with experienced lawyers who have established relationships with businesses and individuals across Cardiff and South Wales.

The firm has been part of the Cardiff legal community for many years and has built its reputation through long standing client relationships and a straightforward approach to legal work.

There is a good balance between having access to experienced colleagues and being given the opportunity to develop your own skills and take responsibility for your work.

The partners are accessible and involved in the work of the team, providing an environment where junior lawyers can learn directly from more experienced practitioners.

The opportunity

This is a role for someone who wants to build a career in commercial litigation rather than simply move into another position.

You will gain exposure to a varied caseload, work directly with experienced litigators and have the opportunity to develop your own client facing skills.

The firm is well established, but the environment remains personal and approachable. Its longstanding connection with Cardiff and the surrounding business community means there is also scope to develop strong local relationships as your career progresses.

If you are a junior solicitor with an interest in commercial litigation and are looking for a role where you can develop with the support of an experienced team, this could be worth a confidential conversation.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.