Litigation Solicitor (NQ-2) Times Best Firm, L500 & Chambers, Progression Focus

Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor Legal 500 firm East London A highly regarded, progressive London firm with a strong presence in both The Legal 500 rankings and The Times Top 250 Law Firms is looking to appoint a junior Litigation Solicitor to join its growing disputes team in London. With a long-established reputation and a modern, forward-thinking culture, this firm offers the opportunity to work on a genuinely broad range of high-quality disputes work while developing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.The Role You will join a close-knit disputes team handles a diverse caseload spanning both commercial and property litigation, offering excellent exposure from the outset. The work includes: Commercial litigation matters such as contractual disputes, civil fraud, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, defamation, intellectual property disputes, and complex injunction work including freezing and proprietary injunctions. You will also gain experience in debt recovery, asset protection, and enforcement of foreign judgments. Property litigation work includes landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, service charge disputes, lease renewals, dilapidations, boundary and neighbour disputes, TOLATA claims, and contested probate matters. You will work closely with colleagues across private client, family finance and conveyancing teams, providing a well-rounded, holistic service to a varied client base including individuals, landlords, and SMEs.Responsibilities You will take ownership of your own caseload, handling matters from instruction through to resolution. This will include advising clients on strategy, drafting and correspondence, conducting negotiations, and undertaking advocacy where appropriate. You will maintain strong client relationships, ensure compliance with client care standards, and contribute to the continued growth of the department through business development and networking. There is also the opportunity to support and supervise more junior team members as your experience develops.About You This role would suit a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE Solicitor with experience in both commercial and property litigation. You will have: A solid grounding in a broad range of disputes work, including landlord and tenant matters and contractual disputes Experience acting for privately paying clients, including individuals and SMEs Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships A proactive and commercially aware approach Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively Experience with alternative funding arrangements or advocacy in the County Court or Tribunal would be advantageous but is not essential.The Firm With a heritage dating back over 100 years, this East London firm combines deep roots in the community with a modern and inclusive culture. Consistently recognised by leading directories and named among the best places to work, the firm is known for its supportive environment and commitment to professional development. You will be joining a team that values collaboration, encourages growth, and delivers high-quality work without compromising on work-life balance.What's on Offer A structured training and development programme with clear progression High-quality, varied work across commercial and property disputes A genuinely supportive and inclusive culture Hybrid working and family-friendly policies Competitive benefits package including enhanced annual leave, bonus scheme, wellbeing initiatives and more This is an excellent opportunity for a junior disputes solicitor looking to build a strong foundation within a respected London firm while gaining exposure to a wide range of complex and interesting work. Get in touch!