Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) Salary: £55,000-£75,000 DOE Location: Luton (office-based with flexibility)
Join our client, a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm, and step into a busy, varied disputes practice where you'll run quality work, build trusted client relationships, and develop your career within a supportive, partner led team.
Why this role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced litigator who enjoys variety and autonomy, but also values structure, collaboration and clear progression. You'll handle a broad caseload across civil, commercial and property litigation, with the backing of an established Dispute Resolution function and a strong local reputation.
The Role: Dispute Resolution / Litigation
Based in the Luton area, you'll manage a mixed caseload and contribute to the continued growth of the disputes offering.
Typical matters may include:
- Civil disputes (contractual disputes, debt recovery, injunctions where relevant)
- Commercial litigation (shareholder/director disputes, breach of contract, supplier/customer disputes)
- Property litigation (landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, dilapidations, possession claims)
What you'll be doing day to day:
- Managing files from instruction through to resolution (including ADR and litigation where required)
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and correspondence
- Advising clients clearly on risk, strategy, costs and next steps
- Building relationships and supporting business development activity where appropriate
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (depending on level)
Requirements
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 4+ years' PQE in a Dispute Resolution / Litigation role
- Strong experience handling a range of civil, commercial and/or property disputes
- Confidence running your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and client care skills
- A commercial mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving
Desirable (not essential):
- Experience with mediation/ADR and/or advocacy
- Supervisory experience or interest in mentoring
Working Arrangements & Location
- Role is based in the Luton area (office based role with flexibility depending on team needs and experience level)
- Full time preferred; part time may be considered for the right profile
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £55,000-£75,000 depending on experience and fit (benchmarking for 4-8 PQE in the local/regional market)
Benefits typically include:
- 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service in many firms)
- Pension contribution
- Private medical / health cash plan (often available in firms of this size)
- Life assurance (where offered)
- Supportive progression pathway with clear development conversations and opportunities to step up
- Training and CPD support
- Employee wellbeing initiatives (varies by firm)
Apply / Enquire
If you're a Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) and would like a confidential conversation, contact:
David Hawthorne Finch
If you'd like to be considered, please send your CV (or a brief summary of your experience). I can also talk you through the team structure, work mix, and progression route in more detail.
Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.