Company Description
Spencer West is a modern, full-service international law firm known for delivering practical, partner-led legal advice to businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. With a flexible, remote working model and a values-led culture, we combine deep legal expertise with commercial insight to support clients ranging from SMEs and high-net-worth individuals to multinational companies. Our collaborative structure enables us to operate across jurisdictions while remaining agile, entrepreneurial, and client-focused.
Role Description: Solicitor – Commercial Litigation
🕒 Full-time (or consultancy)
🌍 Remote (UK-based)
📍 SRA-regulated in England and Wales
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our growing disputes team. This is a key role for a self-starting, forward-thinking litigator who can manage their own caseload and deliver high-quality advice to clients with minimal supervision.
🔎 About the Role
You will handle a broad range of commercial disputes, including (but not limited to):
* Breach of contract claims
* Director, shareholder and partnership disputes
* Debt recovery and enforcement
* Professional negligence
* Civil fraud and misrepresentation
* Urgent injunction and freezing order applications
* High Court and County Court litigation
Our clients include:
* Business owners and directors
* Entrepreneurs and HNWIs
* UK and international SMEs
* Property developers and investors
* Start-ups and fast-growth businesses
This role is ideal for a solicitor who:
✅ Has 3+ years of solid litigation experience (more or less considered based on merit)
✅ Can run cases end-to-end, from pre-action through to trial or settlement
✅ Is commercially astute and confident advising clients directly
✅ Takes initiative, spots opportunities, and contributes to business development
✅ Wants the autonomy to build a practice within a collaborative and supportive firm
You’ll work closely with other disputes lawyers at Spencer West and have the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the UK. You’ll also benefit from the firm’s infrastructure, cross-practice collaboration, and platform for growth.
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a valid practising certificate
* Strong working knowledge of CPR and litigation strategy
* Excellent drafting and client-handling skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Experience with remote or flexible working is a plus
How to Apply
To express your interest, please send your CV and a brief cover email to karim.oualnan@spencer-west.com
We are shortlisting candidates by the end of next week – early applications are encouraged.