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1. Join a highly regarded commercial litigation team handling complex, high-value disputes from day one
2. Excellent progression pathway with clear development from NQ through to Associate and beyond
3. High-quality work, strong Partner support and genuine flexibility without City-style pressure
This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a growing disputes team with a strong reputation for developing ambitious junior lawyers into future senior leaders.
You’ll work closely with experienced Partners and Senior Associates on a broad range of commercial disputes, gaining exposure to complex and high-value litigation while gradually building your own caseload. The team handles everything from contested debt recovery and breach of contract claims through to shareholder disputes, restrictive covenants, regulatory litigation and large-scale multi-party disputes.
This role offers a genuine chance to accelerate your development in a collaborative, supportive environment where learning through involvement is actively encouraged. You won’t be left to sink or swim, instead, you’ll receive regular supervision, open-door Partner support and early exposure to sophisticated litigation work.
The firm is known for its approachable culture, strong internal progression and excellent work-life balance. For ambitious junior litigators, there is a clear pathway from NQ to Associate and Senior Associate level within a structured, meritocratic environment.
Who we’re looking for
4. Qualified Solicitor in Commercial Litigation
5. Strong litigation grounding through training contract seat or NQ role
6. Experience of disputed matters, drafting and court procedures
7. Excellent drafting and analytical skills
8. Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
9. Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
10. Organised and capable of managing competing priorities
11. Ambitious, proactive and eager to develop
12. Collaborative and engaged team player
13. Candidates from high-volume or purely process-led litigation backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable
What you’ll be doing
14. Assisting Partners and Senior Associates on complex commercial litigation matters
15. Managing your own developing caseload of lower-complexity disputes
16. Drafting pleadings, correspondence and court documents
17. Advising clients and handling day-to-day client communication
18. Supporting case preparation alongside Counsel
19. Attending court where appropriate
20. Assisting with shareholder disputes, restrictive covenants and regulatory matters
21. Managing WIP, billing and financial exposure on matters
22. Contributing to business development activities including articles and marketing content
23. Supporting cross-referral opportunities across the wider firm
Salary & Benefits
24. Salary £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience
25. Hybrid working with only one fixed office day per week
26. Free parking
27. Strong wellbeing and support framework
28. Clear progression pathway to Associate and Senior Associate
29. Twice-yearly appraisals and annual salary reviews
30. Structured supervision and mentoring
31. High-quality work without City-style hours or pressure
32. Generous benefits package including wellbeing support and flexible benefits
33. Genuine long-term career development opportunities
Contact Paula Pawlowska
📩 paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
If you’re looking for a commercial litigation role where you can work on genuinely interesting disputes, develop quickly and be part of a collaborative, supportive team, contact Paula for a confidential chat.