Litigation Solicitor

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 grow a niche area is desired.

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

• 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

• 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

• Recovery of monies for vulnerable individuals
• Non-payment of winnings
• Misappropriation or theft of funds for gambling purposes

• 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.

• 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

• 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.