Senior Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discounts on legal services

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Additional leave over Christmas and birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A regional law firm in Northampton is seeking an experienced Litigator to join their Disputes team. The role involves managing a broad caseload that includes commercial and civil disputes, providing the autonomy to run your own matters. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE in litigation, a collaborative mindset, and strong relationships with clients. The firm offers hybrid working, a supportive culture, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial and/or civil litigation.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.
• Strong technical ability combined with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and engaging caseload across commercial and civil disputes.
• Act for businesses, individuals, and professional clients.
• Handle complex contract claims and disputes.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Civil litigation

Caseload management

Relationship building

Business development

Education

5+ years PQE in commercial and/or civil litigation

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Litigator to join a growing Disputes team within a modern, forward-thinking regional firm. Backed by over 40 years of established success, the firm combines strong foundations with ambitious growth plans, making this an exciting time to come on board.

This position offers exposure to a strong pipeline of high-quality work, a supportive leadership team, and the autonomy to run your own matters with confidence. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is recognised and your progression is genuinely supported, this is well worth exploring.

The Role

You will take on a broad and engaging caseload across commercial and civil disputes, acting for businesses, individuals, and professional clients. Typical matters will include:

• Complex contract claims
• Shareholder, director, and partnership disputes
• Property and boundary disputes
• Commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters
• Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
• Professional and business reputation matters
• Debt recovery and enforcement

The Firm

This is a practice known for its stability, strong values, and genuine team spirit. You’ll be joining a close-knit and collaborative environment where people support one another and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

• A well-established firm with over 40 years of success and a strong reputation
• Clear and realistic progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
• A culture that values team spirit, collaboration, and long-term careers
• A more personalised, 1-2-1 business support structure, allowing for greater efficiency and consistency
• A forward-thinking approach with ambitious growth plans and investment in people
• Hybrid working and modern systems to support flexibility

The Candidate

• 5+ years PQE in commercial and/or civil litigation
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Strong technical ability with a commercial mindset
• Comfortable building relationships and contributing to business development
• A collaborative team player who enjoys being part of a supportive environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional leave over Christmas + birthday leave
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts on legal services
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive culture

Next Steps

If you’re a motivated Litigation Solicitor looking to join a firm where team culture, progression, and long-term growth are genuinely prioritised, please get in touch: