Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in Hull for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Disputes and Regulatory team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with at least 3 years ' post-qualification experience to work on a varied caseload of complex, high-value commercial disputes. You will advise a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, national corporations, public sector organisations and high-net-worth individuals.
Salary: £46,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience: 3+ Years' PQE
You will join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team recognised for providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice on complex and business-critical disputes. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical expertise, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
- Handle contractual and commercial disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, commercial fraud, injunctions and debt recovery.
- Advise clients on litigation strategy, settlement options, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Prepare legal documents, pleadings, witness statements, court applications and other relevant correspondence.
- Attend court hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate, or instruct and liaise with external counsel.
- Maintain accurate time recording, effective case management and sound billing practices.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law and developments in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
About You
- A qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in commercial litigation or a closely related area.
- Experience managing commercial disputes independently, from instruction through to settlement or trial.
- A strong understanding of civil procedure, litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
- Experience dealing with contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery or other complex commercial matters.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
Benefits
- Generous annual holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Discounted legal services.
- Employee referral incentives.
- Car parking, subject to availability and location.
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