Senior Litigation Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Litigation Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of PQE, strong advocacy and negotiation skills, and experience in handling contentious probate and commercial disputes. This role offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Hybrid/flexible working options

Qualifications

• 7 years PQE in litigation, especially in contentious probate and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and trust/estate litigation.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial, civil, and probate disputes.
• Advise clients on inheritance disputes and will challenges.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies.
• Represent clients in court and during negotiations.
• Collaborate with colleagues for case progression.

Skills

Excellent advocacy

Negotiation skills

Strong drafting skills

Detail-oriented case management

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 7 years PQE in litigation

Job description

About the Role

As a General Litigation Solicitor, you will manage a diverse caseload, advising and representing clients in commercial, civil, and probate disputes. You will play a key role in resolving inheritance disputes, will challenges, and trust litigation while also handling broader contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload, including contract disputes, property litigation, debt recovery, and contentious probate matters.
• Advising clients on inheritance disputes, will challenges, executor/trustee disputes, and Court of Protection matters.
• Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing case strategies.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Providing clear, commercially sound legal advice to clients.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure efficient case progression.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 7 years PQE in litigation.
• Experience in contentious probate and general dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and trust/estate litigation.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with attention to detail.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid/flexible working options.