Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor

LR Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Access to modern legal technology

Job summary

LR Legal Recruitment represents a well-established law firm seeking two Commercial Litigation Solicitors in London and Birmingham. You will lead a disputes team, manage high-value commercial cases, and participate in business development.

The role includes ~5% insolvency exposure and GLOs in a dynamic practice. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years PQE is required, with strong drafting, analytical and client-care skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years of PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Experience leading or supervising a litigation team.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial litigation independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team within the Commercial Litigation department.
• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on contractual disputes and personal guarantees.
• Handle professional negligence, corporate disputes and shareholder matters.
• Oversee group litigation and multi-party disputes where applicable.
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and develop client relationships.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Locations: Birmingham

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available

The Role

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is seeking two experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitors to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team. With opportunities available in both London and Birmingham, this is an excellent opportunity for ambitious solicitors to play a key role in the continued growth of a thriving litigation practice.

The successful candidates will lead a team of legal professionals, managing a broad caseload of high-value commercial disputes while supporting the strategic development of the department. The caseload is predominantly commercial litigation, with approximately 5% insolvency work and exposure to Group Litigation Orders (GLOs) and other complex multi-party disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team within the Commercial Litigation department.
• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on contractual disputes, including claims under personal guarantees.
• Handle professional negligence, company and partnership disputes.
• Manage shareholder disputes, high-value personal disputes, group litigation, and insolvency matters (approximately 5% of the caseload).
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and exceptional client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Dispute Resolution team.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a litigation team.
• Proven experience managing complex commercial litigation matters independently.
• Experience of group litigation and/or multi-party disputes would be advantageous.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• Commercially minded with outstanding communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative leader with a proactive approach.
• Competitive salary of £85,000 – £100,000 DOE.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to modern legal technology.

If you're an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a respected and growing law firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply in confidence today.