Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor | 2–5 PQE | Hertfordshire

£48,000–£58,000 DOE | Hybrid working | Full-time

Are you a commercially minded litigator?

A leading Legal 500-ranked regional law firm is looking to strengthen its growing Dispute Resolution team with a commercially minded Commercial Litigation Solicitor at 2–5 PQE.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator looking to develop a broad practice acrosscommercial disputes and insolvency, working alongside experienced Partners on a varied caseload for businesses, directors, shareholders, individuals and insolvency professionals.

You will have a solid foundation in commercial litigation and insolvency, with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for their own matters and develop their client relationships, with great support around.

The team

The Dispute Resolution team has an excellent reputation for handling complex and sensitive disputes and advises a diverse client base including:

• Owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Larger corporates
• Directors and shareholders
• High-net-worth individuals
• Insolvency Practitioners
• Secured lenders and creditors

The team handles a broad range of matters including contract disputes, director and shareholder disputes, banking disputes, corporate insolvency and insolvency-related litigation.

The firm also receives referrals from London and national practices, providing exposure to complex and high-value disputes.

The opportunity

The successful candidate will develop a varied caseload across commercial litigation and insolvency, with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for their own matters.

You will be involved in:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Director and shareholder disputes
• Banking disputes
• Corporate insolvency matters
• Insolvency-related litigation
• Personal insolvency
• Property-related issues arising within insolvency contexts
• Court applications under insolvency legislation
• Advising Insolvency Practitioners, directors and secured lenders
• Fast-track and multi-track litigation
• Supporting Partners on larger and more complex claims

Day-to-day responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Dealing with new client enquiries.
• Taking instructions and advising clients.
• Drafting correspondence, claim forms, particulars of claim, defences and witness statements.
• Preparing settlement documentation.
• Conducting legal research and preparing written advice.
• Managing an allocated caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Working with Partners on larger and more complex matters.
• Maintaining high standards of file management, time recording and matter administration.
• Identifying opportunities to cross-refer work to other departments.
• Supporting business development, networking and marketing initiatives.
• Managing competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

About you

You will have:

• 2–5 years' PQE in Commercial Litigation or a related contentious practice
• Experience of insolvency work is highly desirable, although this does not need to have represented your entire practice
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• The ability to manage your own caseload
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, positive and collaborative approach

Candidates with strong commercial litigation experience who are looking to develop further within insolvency and related disputes are encouraged to apply.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established Dispute Resolution team where you can build abroad and commercially relevant litigation and insolvency practice while benefiting from the support of experienced Partners.

You'll benefit from:

• £48,000–£58,000 DOE
• High-quality commercial litigation and insolvency work
• Exposure to complex and high-value disputes
• A varied client base including businesses, HNW individuals and insolvency professionals
• Direct access to experienced Partners
• Increasing responsibility and client ownership
• Opportunities to develop your own client relationships
• Cross-departmental working and referral opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• A collegiate and supportive culture
• Strong investment in training and professional development
• A firm with a strong track record of internal progression and retention
• A comprehensive benefits package

A firm where people build careers

The firm places genuine emphasis on developing and retaining its people, with a strong culture of internal progression.

The majority of its Partners have trained and built their careers within the firm, providing a clear indication that this is a practice where ambitious Lawyers can develop over the long term.

If you're looking for a role where you can broaden your contentious experience, take ownership of your own matters and work on high-quality commercial disputes and insolvency work within a supportive regional environment, this could be an excellent next step.

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