Senior Litigation Solicitor

LR Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in South West London is seeking a Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution to manage a mixed caseload and mentor junior team members. This pivotal role involves significant client interaction and business development, offering competitive compensation and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 from home)

Pension

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE across civil and commercial matters including property disputes.
• Strong focus on mentoring and managing team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of civil, property and commercial disputes.
• Contribute to the growth of the Dispute Resolution department.
• Mentor and develop junior solicitors.

Skills

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Litigation Solicitor

Job description

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Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution |SW London |circa £80K|hybrid working |Legal 500 firm

A leading Legal 500 firm with a stellar reputation, this practice operates from offices in both SW London and the City. They are known for delivering City-level service without the corporate edge – offering an approachable, collaborative culture with a strong focus on client care.

Renowned for their modern and commercially minded approach, due to growth they are actively seeking a Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where you will work closely with the Head of Department (HOD) to manage a junior team and take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

The Role

The team is currently structured with a Partner/HOD, two Associates, and two Trainees. As the HOD also manages firmwide compliance, they are seeking a Senior Associate who can offer both technical litigation strength and day-to-day support in team leadership and oversight.

This is not a back-office role — it is perfect for someone who wants to shape and grow a department, have a voice at the table, and get involved in management and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake a high-level mixed caseload of civil, property and commercial disputes resolution matters including contentious probate
• Actively contribute to the growth of the Dispute Resolution department through networking and business development
• Supervisory responsibilities i.e. mentoring, managing performance and development of juniors and trainee solicitors

Who they are looking for:

• Qualified Litigation Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE across a broad mix of civil and commercial matters including property disputes and contentious probate
• Excellent Business Development experience with the desire to contribute to the continued growth of the firm
• Ability to manage junior team members, ensuring high performance and professional development
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with clients, team members and wider firm.

What they offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 from home)
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews

If you are an experienced Litigation Solicitor with management experience with the desire to get involved in growing the department, please contact me as follows:

Alison Banks at [e-mail] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity.

We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.

LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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  Law Practice

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