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.

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.

• 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.

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