Job Description
Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing date: 18 July 2025
About the Employer
Eclectic Recruitment are partnering with a well-established Norwich-based commercial firm renowned for its proactive, top-tier service. With a dynamic client base across multiple sectors, it offers excellent career progression and a collaborative working environment led by experienced partners.
The Role
As a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor, you will join a strong team handling a wide array of commercial disputes. Working closely with partners, you’ll manage cases from investigation through to resolution—whether by negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Ideal for a solicitor with energy, commercial awareness, and a client-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a caseload of commercial litigation matters (e.g. contract disputes, shareholder issues, breach of warranty, professional negligence, debt recovery, property disputes)
* Develop and manage relationships with corporate clients—offering clear, practical advice
* Draft pleadings, statements, settlement agreements, and undertake legal research
* Attend court hearings, mediations, and third-party meetings as required
* Supervise junior fee-earners—review work, mentor trainees, and manage delegation
* Maintain high client care and business development standards
Your Profile
Essential:
* Qualified solicitor (SQE stage 2 or LPC+LPC route); admitted in England & Wales
* Minimum 5 years’ PQE with a strong commercial litigation background
* Experience in court advocacy, ADR processes, and complex legal drafting
* Robust commercial awareness and able to advise across sectors
* Excellent client communication and capable of managing expectations
* Proven leadership, delegation, and mentoring abilities
Desirable:
* Experience in property litigation and/or professional negligence
* Exposure to international or cross-border commercial issues
* A vested interest in building client relationships and contributing to firm growth
What’s on Offer
* Highly competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
* Peppered leave entitlement, plus accrued additional holiday days
* Hybrid working model, typically 2–3 days remote per week
* Generous CPD allowance; support in continuous professional development
* Pension contributions and private healthcare package
* Supportive, friendly and open workplace culture with genuine career opportunity
* Please contact Owen owen.mullee@eclecticrecruitment.co.uk