Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Gleeson Recruitment Group • Permanent • Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £55,000 - £75,000 / year • 3w ago

West Midlands | Leading Regional Law Firm | Salary DOE

A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to appoint a talented Litigator to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation team. Recognised in the Legal 500, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor or legal executive seeking high-quality work and genuine career progression.

This opportunity would suit a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with circa 2-3 years' PQE gained within commercial or civil litigation. You will join a collaborative and technically strong team handling a broad range of contentious matters for commercial and private clients across the Midlands and beyond.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior members of the team on more complex disputes. The work is varied and includes:

Breach of contract disputes
Tort claims
Boundary and neighbour disputes
Commercial property litigation
Residential property litigation

The successful candidate will be confident in handling matters from instruction through to resolution and will have strong client-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a varied litigation caseload independently
Quoting, scoping and advising on work effectively
Drafting pleadings, court documents and legal proceedings
Preparing instructions to Counsel
Managing court timetables and client deadlines
Supporting colleagues on complex or high-value disputes where required

About You

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
Approximately 2-3 years' + PQE in litigation/dispute resolution
Strong technical drafting ability
Commercial and pragmatic approach to client service
Able to manage files autonomously with excellent organisational skills
Strong communication and relationship management skills

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to join a respected regional practice with a strong reputation in commercial disputes work. You will benefit from quality matters, supportive leadership and a genuine long-term career path within a growing team.

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