Senior Banking Litigation Solicitor

Banking Litigation Solicitor | 5+ PQE | London

A leading Legal 500 West End firm with a strong reputation for complex commercial disputes is looking for an experienced Banking Litigation Solicitor (5+) to join its specialist dispute resolution team.

This is an opportunity for a solicitor who wants more than a broad litigation caseload. You'll work on sophisticated banking and finance disputes, have responsibility for your matters, and work closely with experienced partners and a range of clients.

The Firm & Department

A specialist, partner-led practice with a strong disputes offering and an established reputation for handling complex, high-value matters.

The team acts for banks, lenders, receivers, insolvency practitioners, directors, shareholders and other stakeholders , advising across banking, finance, insolvency and commercial disputes.

The environment is collaborative with solicitors being given the opportunity to take ownership of their work and develop strong client relationships.

They have a large, modern office in the heart of the West End and offer good hybrid flexibility.

The Role

You'll handle a varied and sophisticated banking litigation caseload, including:

• Banking and finance disputes , including claims arising from loan agreements and guarantees
• Lender enforcement and secured lending disputes
• Fraud, misrepresentation and asset recovery
• Insolvency-related litigation and recovery matters
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Urgent applications , including freezing injunctions and other interim relief
• High Court litigation , including matters with an international dimension
• Working closely with partners and clients on strategically important disputes

This is a technical, commercially focused litigation role where you'll have exposure to interesting, high-value work.

About You

• Banking Litigation Solicitor with 5+ PQE
• Strong experience in banking, finance or commercial litigation
• Ideally experienced in acting for lenders or financial institutions
• Experience of enforcement, insolvency disputes or secured lending would be advantageous
• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially minded and pragmatic in your approach
• Confident dealing directly with clients
• Looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to develop your practice

What's On Offer

• High-quality banking and finance disputes with sophisticated clients
• Genuine autonomy over your matters
• Partner-level exposure and close involvement in strategic decisions
• Specialist, commercially focused team rather than a large litigation machine
• Interesting crossover work across banking, finance, insolvency, property and recovery
• Strong platform for career development and building client relationships
• A collaborative environment where your judgement and experience are valued

This is a role for a banking litigator who wants to be work on interesting, sophisticated disputes and be a valued member of the department.

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