Senior Litigation Solicitor (Hybrid) – Client‑Focused

Hughes Paddison Solicitors; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hughes Paddison Solicitors in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of five years PQE to join our dispute resolution team. You will handle a broad range of cases, including general, civil, commercial disputes, and property litigation, while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will manage your own caseload, assist on larger director-led matters, supervise junior staff, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in litigation.
• Experience across general, civil, commercial disputes and property litigation.
• Comfortable managing own caseload and assisting on larger director-led matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse client base including corporates, trusts, charities and individuals.
• Manage matters from engagement to conclusion, formulating case strategy.
• Draft statements of case, witness statements, legal correspondence and other documentation.
• Instruct and work with counsel.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Contribute to business development and networking for the team and firm.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client advisory

Case management

Commercial disputes

Job description

Hughes Paddison Solicitors in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of five years PQE to join our dispute resolution team. You will handle a broad range of cases, including general, civil, commercial disputes, and property litigation, while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will manage your own caseload, assist on larger director-led matters, supervise junior staff, and contribute to business development.