Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are delighted to be working with a specialist law firm in the Northwest that is continuing to grow its commercial litigation team. The firm works with a broad range of commercial clients, including lenders and businesses, advising on disputes, debt recovery, asset finance and insolvency-related matters.\n
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\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with NQ to 3 years' PQE to join an experienced team, develop their expertise and gain exposure to a varied caseload. The firm is also open to considering solicitors from other practice areas who are interested in retraining and moving into commercial litigation.\n
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Location: Wigan \n
Salary: Starting from £40,000 per annum, depending on experience\n
Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, with hybrid working available thereafter\n
PQE: Newly Qualified to 3 years\n
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\nThe successful candidate will join a specialist litigation team handling a range of commercial disputes and recovery matters on behalf of business clients. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and work alongside experienced solicitors on complex matters.\n
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\nThe firm is keen to invest in the right candidate and is willing to provide training and support to solicitors looking to retrain into commercial litigation.\n
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Responsibilties as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor : \n
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• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, with appropriate supervision.
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• Assist with disputes involving contractual issues, commercial agreements and financial obligations.
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• Handle debt recovery and asset finance litigation matters on behalf of commercial clients.
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• Draft legal documents, letters of claim, pleadings and other court documentation.
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• Support matters involving insolvency, enforcement, recovery of assets and other commercial disputes.
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• Work towards resolving disputes through negotiation, settlement and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
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• Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
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About you as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor:\n
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• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, from NQ to 3 years' PQE.
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• Experience in litigation or dispute resolution is desirable.
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• Commercial litigation experience would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate.
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• Solicitors from other practice areas who are keen to retrain and develop a career in commercial litigation are encouraged to apply.
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• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
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Benefits:\n
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• Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.
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• Holiday Pay
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• Pension Scheme
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• Opportunity for growth in the Legal Industry
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\nIf you are interested in this opportunity and have the relevant experience, please contact Aanisah Khan at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email to discuss the role further.\n
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\n We also offer a referral bonus of up to £200 for successful referrals. If you know a legal professional who may be suitable for this position, please get in touch.