Litigation Senior Associate

70000 - 85000 per annumLondonPermanentLitigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Broad Disputes Practice | Progression OpportunityIf you're a Litigation Solicitor looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to handle more substantial disputes, this is an opportunity to join an established London firm where you can become a key member of a busy Litigation practice.The team handles a varied caseload spanning property disputes, contentious probate and commercial litigation, and is looking for an experienced litigator who can take ownership of larger and more complex matters while working closely with the Head of Litigation.The FirmThis is a longstanding, full-service London law firm with 16 solicitors alongside paralegals and support staff, operating across three London offices. The firm acts for both businesses and private individuals, with a broad practice spanning litigation, property, corporate and commercial, family and private client work. This provides the Litigation team with an established client base alongside opportunities for referrals from across the wider firm.

It has a particularly stable and close-knit culture, with low staff turnover and a track record of developing people internally. Its relatively compact structure also means strong lawyers can become highly visible within the practice and make a meaningful contribution to its future direction. There is no rigid promotion structure, with progression driven primarily by performance and capability.

The current Head of Litigation is a good example of this, having originally joined the firm as a paralegal before training, qualifying and progressing through the practice to Partner. With longer-term succession opportunities developing within the firm, there is genuine scope for an ambitious lawyer to build their career with the practice. The RoleYou will join a busy Litigation practice handling a broad range of disputes for businesses and private individuals.

A significant proportion of the team's work involves property disputes and contentious probate, alongside a developing Commercial Litigation practice handling matters such as contractual disputes, shareholder and company disputes and insolvency-related litigation. The team handles matters through the High Court and County Court, alongside mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, with exposure to larger and more complex cases requiring strategic and commercially focused advice. You will sit between the Head of Litigation and the more junior members of the team, taking responsibility for more substantial matters while working closely with the Head of Department where appropriate.

The firm is also keen to continue developing its Commercial Litigation offering. For someone with existing client relationships or their own work, there would be scope to play a particularly active role in growing this side of the practice. Alongside running your own matters, you will have the opportunity to support more junior lawyers, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the wider Litigation team.

The CandidateQualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQEBroad litigation and dispute resolution experienceExperience of property disputes and/or contentious probate would be particularly valuableCommercial Litigation experience across areas such as contractual, shareholder or insolvency disputes would also be welcomedComfortable taking ownership of larger and more complex mattersExperience of High Court and/or County Court litigationCommercially minded and able to provide practical advice to clientsConfident managing direct client relationshipsComfortable working autonomously while collaborating with colleaguesWilling to support and mentor more junior lawyersInterest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the practiceWhat's On OfferBroad and varied disputes caseloadSignificant property litigation and contentious probate workExposure to Commercial Litigation mattersOpportunity to take ownership of more substantial and complex disputesHigh Court and County Court litigationCompetitive salary and wider packageDirect access to and collaboration with the Head of LitigationSignificant autonomy and client responsibilityOpportunity to support and develop junior lawyersEstablished client base and internal referral opportunitiesStable firm with very low staff turnoverGenuine longer-term progression and succession opportunitiesThis is a strong opportunity for an experienced litigator looking for greater responsibility within a broad disputes practice, with the opportunity to handle substantial matters, develop client relationships and become an important senior member of the team over the longer term. If this is of interest, then please apply now or reach out to Freddie Bolwell for a confidential discussion.