Commercial Litigation Solicitor
West Midlands | Leading Regional Law Firm | Salary DOE
A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to appoint a talented Litigator to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation team. Recognised in the Legal 500, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor or legal executive seeking high-quality work and genuine career progression.
This opportunity would suit a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with circa 2-3 years' PQE gained within commercial or civil litigation. You will join a collaborative and technically strong team handling a broad range of contentious matters for commercial and private clients across the Midlands and beyond.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior members of the team on more complex disputes. The work is varied and includes:
- Breach of contract disputes
- Tort claims
- Boundary and neighbour disputes
- Commercial property litigation
- Residential property litigation
The successful candidate will be confident in handling matters from instruction through to resolution and will have strong client-facing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied litigation caseload independently
- Quoting, scoping and advising on work effectively
- Drafting pleadings, court documents and legal proceedings
- Preparing instructions to Counsel
- Managing court timetables and client deadlines
- Supporting colleagues on complex or high-value disputes where required
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Approximately 2-3 years' + PQE in litigation/dispute resolution
- Strong technical drafting ability
- Commercial and pragmatic approach to client service
- Able to manage files autonomously with excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
The Opportunity
This is an excellent chance to join a respected regional practice with a strong reputation in commercial disputes work. You will benefit from quality matters, supportive leadership and a genuine long-term career path within a growing team.
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