Litigation Solicitor

Position: Litigation Solicitor (Permanent)
Litigation Solicitor

London with some hybrid working available.

A well-regarded regional law firm is seeking a junior commercial litigation solicitor to join its growing London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants exposure to high-quality, varied contentious work with genuine responsibility and direct partner access. There is also potential for the successful candidate to to grow a niche area is desired.

The Role

You will work closely with a highly experienced disputes partner acting across a broad range of civil and commercial litigation, with particular strengths in:

Banking & Finance Litigation

Bridging loan disputes

Enforcement and defence of personal guarantees

Mis-sold mortgages, pensions, and other financial products

Spread betting, CFD and financial trading disputes

Negligence claims against banks and financial advisors

Fraud, conspiracy, and dishonesty-related claims

Breaches of loan agreements, overdrafts, and other debt instruments

Commercial & Property Disputes

Contractual disputes

Consumer rights and consumer finance matters

Corporate, shareholder, director, and partnership disputes

Defamation

Property disputes (leases and tenancy agreements)

Professional negligence claims

Debt recovery and contested enforcement proceedings

Betting & Gaming Disputes

Recovery of monies for vulnerable individuals

Non-payment of winnings

Misappropriation or theft of funds for gambling purposes

Intellectual Property

Trade mark infringement and registrations

Copyright and design right disputes

Passing off claims

Software licence and mobile app infringement matters

The work is intellectually challenging, often complex, and provides exposure to both individual and corporate clients across a wide range of sectors.

The Ideal Candidate

2–4 years’ PQE (other levels will be considered for the right profile)

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Strong background in commercial litigation

Experience (or strong interest) in at least one of:

Banking & finance disputes

Financial services litigation

Fraud or professional negligence

Intellectual property disputes

Confident drafting pleadings and court documents

Comfortable managing matters with supervision and dealing directly with clients

Why Apply?

Broad, interesting disputes practice with real specialisms

Early responsibility and hands-on experience

Competitive salary with billings based bonus potential

Direct access to partners and meaningful client contact

Opportunity to develop expertise organically rather than being siloed

London-based role with some hybrid flexibility.

Supportive, collegiate team environment with a strong reputation for quality work

This role would suit a solicitor currently at a regional, national, or City firm who is seeking greater responsibility, exposure, and work-life balance, without compromising on the quality of work.

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