Eventus Legal are seeking an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a well-regarded multi-service law firm based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. This is a full-time, permanent job position offering a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience. This opportunity may also suit a Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong litigation experience in another area of law who is looking to retrain and develop within commercial litigation. Benefits include hybrid working with up to two days from home each week, flexible working, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, free or subsidised parking and a company pension scheme. The Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive will join a supportive team, work closely with a senior solicitor and handle a varied caseload of high-quality commercial dispute resolution matters.
Role Responsibilities
As a Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive in Loughborough, Leicestershire, you will work closely with a senior solicitor within the department while taking responsibility for your own caseload. You will benefit from legal assistant and paralegal support, allowing you to focus on delivering a high-quality service to clients.
- Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters from instruction through to completion
- Advise clients on contentious matters including breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery, property litigation and construction disputes
- Maintain accurate file management and billing records while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements
- Support business development activity and help to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Conduct legal research and provide clear, commercially focused advice
Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from Commercial Litigation Solicitors or Legal Executives with experience of contentious work. This opportunity may also suit a qualified solicitor with strong litigation experience in another area of law who is looking to retrain and develop within commercial litigation.
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, ideally NQ to 5 years' PQE
- Previous experience managing or assisting with a caseload of commercial litigation or dispute resolution matters, or strong transferable litigation experience from another area of law
- Strong litigation and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills and experience using case management systems
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience of building and maintaining strong client relationships
Benefits and Rewards
This Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive opportunity offers a strong package alongside quality work and support from an experienced team.
- Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience
- Hybrid working with up to two days from home each week
- Flexible working
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Free or subsidised parking close to the Loughborough office
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
About the Law Firm
Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence in the local legal market across Loughborough and Leicestershire. The firm has built a loyal client base through consistently high-quality work, commercially focused advice, local networking and business development.
The working environment is supportive and collaborative, with individuals given autonomy to manage their own files while benefiting from strong team support. The firm places emphasis on client service, quality of work and long-term career development, including opportunities to retrain where appropriate.
The commercial litigation team handles a broad range of dispute resolution work and works closely with other departments across the practice. This is an opportunity to take a visible position within the team, develop strong client relationships and build your career in a positive working environment with a good work-life balance.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this Commercial Litigation opportunity in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this job, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at Izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or phone 07497 389531 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
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