Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will handle high-value commercial disputes with a construction focus, working within a top disputes team. You will work on construction and engineering matters, adjudications, arbitrations, and High Court litigation for major clients. You will collaborate with partners on significant cases while taking on increasing responsibility for matters and client relationships. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes on complex projects for developers, contractors, insurers, and public sector clients. You’ll be supported by mentoring and clear career progression in a collaborative, high-quality environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and bonus
• Clear career progression
• Supportive mentoring culture

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial disputes with emphasis on construction and engineering matters
• Handle construction disputes including TCC matters, adjudications, arbitrations, and High Court litigation
• Assist with disputes arising from JCT, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts
• Manage professional negligence claims involving construction professionals
• Address delay, disruption, and defects claims
• Collaborate with partners on significant cases and progressively take client relationships under your responsibility

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with circa 1–5 years PQE in Commercial Litigation
• Experience in construction-related disputes or keen interest to specialise
• Familiarity with litigation procedure and dispute resolution processes
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and advocacy preparation skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Direct experience of adjudication and/or arbitration proceedings
• Technical understanding of construction projects or industry background
• Dual qualification is a bonus

• Strong drafting and analytical abilities
• Advocacy preparation
• Attention to detail
• Litigation procedure
• Adjudication and arbitration proceedings
• Construction contracts (JCT, NEC, bespoke)

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