At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex commercial litigation and provide strategic legal advice.
- Company: Dynamic legal team within a leading organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, generous leave, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior team members and develop your legal expertise.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative environment and make a real impact on high-stakes cases.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 5+ years of litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 110000 £ per year.
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 (FTE) + 15% performance bonus
Working Location: Milton Keynes/London, Hybrid working, 1 day in office
Working Arrangements: This is a Part Time role, 3 days per week
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 9th August 2026
We’re looking for a Senior Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team and play a key role in managing a broad range of commercial litigation matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a generalist commercial litigator with strong High Court litigation experience to manage complex disputes, including high-value claimant recovery claims. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll provide trusted legal advice, support strategic priorities and help resolve disputes in a commercially focused way.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, including complex financial recovery claims through the Technology & Construction Court
- Leading primarily claimant litigation, bringing recovery actions on behalf of NHBC and its group companies
- Conducting litigation from initial assessment through to settlement, judgment or award, including court proceedings, mediation, arbitration and adjudication
- Providing practical legal advice on liability, coverage and dispute resolution strategies
- Supporting wider legal matters, including policy wording queries, consumer complaints and other advisory issues
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and providing trusted, commercially focused legal guidance
- Working with external lawyers, insurers, reinsurers, panel solicitors and counsel where required
- Supporting the development of junior members of the Legal team and contributing to knowledge sharing
What we’re looking for:
- A qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with a current practising certificate and 5+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Proven experience managing High Court litigation and commercial disputes
- Experience as a generalist commercial litigator, with the ability to manage a broad range of contentious matters rather than a highly specialised area
- Experience handling claimant litigation and recovery claims would be highly desirable
- Strong technical legal knowledge combined with sound commercial judgement
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for stakeholders
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
What we offer:
Our benefits package includes: 27 days annual leave +
Senior Litigation Counsel employer: NHBC
NHBC is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative work culture in Milton Keynes, where teamwork and communication are at the forefront of our operations. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to ensure your professional growth while providing a supportive environment that prioritises customer service excellence. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the building and inspections sector.
