Senior Litigation Solicitor (London)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. This range is provided by LR Legal Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from LR Legal Recruitment Specialist Senior Legal Recruiter connecting Law firms with the Best Legal talent Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution |SW London |circa £80K|hybrid working |Legal 500 firm A leading Legal 500 firm with a stellar reputation, this practice operates from offices in both SW London and the City. They are known for delivering City-level service without the corporate edge – offering an approachable, collaborative culture with a strong focus on client care. Renowned for their modern and commercially minded approach, due to growth they are actively seeking a Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where you will work closely with the Head of Department (HOD) to manage a junior team and take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities. The Role The team is currently structured with a Partner/HOD, two Associates, and two Trainees. As the HOD also manages firmwide compliance, they are seeking a Senior Associate who can offer both technical litigation strength and day-to-day support in team leadership and oversight. This is not a back-office role — it is perfect for someone who wants to shape and grow a department, have a voice at the table, and get involved in management and business development. Key Responsibilities: To undertake a high-level mixed caseload of civil, property and commercial disputes resolution matters including contentious probate Actively contribute to the growth of the Dispute Resolution department through networking and business development Supervisory responsibilities i.e. mentoring, managing performance and development of juniors and trainee solicitors Who they are looking for: Qualified Litigation Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE across a broad mix of civil and commercial matters including property disputes and contentious probate Excellent Business Development experience with the desire to contribute to the continued growth of the firm Ability to manage junior team members, ensuring high performance and professional development Excellent organisational skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with clients, team members and wider firm. What they offer: Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 from home) Pension Discretionary bonus scheme Annual salary reviews If you are an experienced Litigation Solicitor with management experience with the desire to get involved in growing the department, please contact me as follows: Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours). LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy. 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