1-4 PQE Litigation Solicitor

Solicitor / Associate Solicitor (Litigation)

Location: Central London
Department: Litigation

About the Opportunity

A well-established Central London law firm is seeking a talented Solicitor or Associate Solicitor to join its growing Litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer with up to four years' post-qualification experience to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, work closely with experienced colleagues, and play an active role in the continued growth and success of the department.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied range of contentious matters, providing practical and strategic advice to clients while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a broad caseload of litigation matters, including:
  • Commercial disputes
  • Property litigation
  • Insolvency matters
  • Contractual disputes
  • General civil litigation
• Advising and representing clients throughout the lifecycle of disputes.
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate and instructing Counsel.
• Supporting and supervising trainees and paralegals.
• Assisting senior lawyers with mentoring, quality assurance, and workflow management.
• Maintaining excellent client care and compliant file management practices.
• Managing financial aspects of matters, including estimates, billing, WIP management, and debt recovery.
• Supporting business development initiatives and developing client relationships.
• Contributing to departmental planning, precedent development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
• Producing legal updates, articles, and case notes for publication.

About You

Applicants should be enthusiastic, commercially aware, and committed to delivering exceptional client service.

You will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
• Between NQ and 4 years' PQE gained within a litigation practice.
• Experience managing a range of contentious matters with appropriate supervision.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the SRA regulatory framework.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and client management.
• Confidence in building professional relationships and contributing to business development activities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using legal case management systems.

What Is Offered

• High-quality and varied litigation work.
• Direct client exposure and responsibility.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to the growth and future direction of the department.
• Modern offices in a central London location.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Rowan Hemblade at Henderson Scott for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other disputes with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any disputes lawyer.