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Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

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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