Commercial Property Solicitor

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