Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor

Location: Barnsley

Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

PQE: NQ to 2 years

A progressive and growing law firm in Barnsley is looking to recruit a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team.

This is a great opportunity for an NQ to 2 years' PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to build their experience across a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters, working closely with an experienced Partner within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of predominantly commercial litigation matters
• Advise on contractual disputes, director and shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and debt recovery
• Deal with professional negligence, business torts, construction disputes and contentious property matters
• Represent clients through litigation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and settlement agreements
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice to a broad range of clients
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales
• NQ to 2 years' PQE with experience in commercial litigation
• Good knowledge of civil procedure and dispute resolution
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions focused approach
• Excellent communication and client care skills

The Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days' holiday plus statutory entitlement and additional long service days
• Birthday day off or two half days for life admin
• Health scheme and pension
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training, development and career progression
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to play an active role in the continued growth of the team

If you are a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor in Barnsley looking for a role where you can develop your career within a growing Dispute Resolution team, get in touch with Dan Craddock at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.

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