Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx – Cardiff or Remote
Location: Cardiff or Remote (UK based)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
A national law firm is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Solicitor or FCILEx. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload of complex contractual disputes for both Claimants and Defendants.
The Role
You will manage a diverse portfolio of technically complex contractual matters, acting for clients across commercial and consumer sectors. Work sources include both LEI and privately funded instructions. Responsibilities include:
- Managing a personal caseload, high value contractual disputes
- Advising on commercial contracts, consumer contracts, misrepresentation, professional negligence and building disputes
- Taking full responsibility for case strategy and day to day client relationships
- Supervising and supporting a small number of junior case handlers
- Working collaboratively within a supportive, cooperative team environment
- Handling costs matters, including pre costs work and detailed assessment
Essential:
- Strong technical knowledge and practical experience across a broad range of contract based disputes
- Ability to take full ownership of cases and strategic direction
- Experience supervising junior team members, including providing guidance and resolving complaints
- Ability to work flexibly with a wide range of clients and business partners
- Experience dealing with costs issues
- A commercial, pragmatic and intellectually curious approach
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to team development
Desirable:
- Experience working with insurance funded clients
- Experience in business development
Qualifications:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEx or equivalent experience
The Firm
The firm is a national provider of legal services to individuals and businesses, known for delivering consistent, high quality advice. It has strong relationships with insurers, banks and membership organisations, and prides itself on excellent client care and long standing partnerships.
Benefits
- Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
- Health cash plan and lifestyle/gym benefits
- Work life balance and “dress for your day” culture
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
- Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability
- Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £45000 – £60000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx – Cardiff or Remote – Cardiff employer: Chadwick Nott
As a leading international law firm based in Bristol, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Associate Directors in Financial Services Regulation benefit from exposure to high-quality, complex international work, alongside opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that all employees are valued and empowered to thrive in their roles.
