Contract & Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx / Senior Paralegal
Leeds, Bristol or Cardiff | Hybrid Working (3 Days from Home) | Full or Part-Time
An established national law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Contract & Commercial Litigation Solicitor, FCILEx or Senior Paralegal to join its growing Litigation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional seeking a varied caseload, with genuine exposure to commercial contract disputes, alongside the flexibility of a particularly attractive hybrid working arrangement.
One of the key benefits of this opportunity is the working pattern: just two days per week in the office, with the remaining three days working from home. The firm is also open to both full-time and part-time applications, offering genuine flexibility to suit individual circumstances.
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, acting for both Claimants and Defendants. While the work will cover a broad range of contractual disputes, there is a realistic opportunity to become involved in commercial contract litigation, including more complex and higher-value disputes.
Matters will include:
- Commercial and consumer contract disputes.
- Disputes arising from the sale of goods and provision of services.
- Building and construction contract disputes.
- Professional negligence claims.
- Misrepresentation claims.
- Fast, Intermediate and Multi-Track litigation.
Although a proportion of the caseload will involve insurer-funded work, the team also handles a significant volume of privately instructed commercial disputes, including complex and high-value matters.
The Ideal Candidate
Applications are welcomed from:
- Qualified Solicitors with experience in civil and commercial litigation.
- FCILEx-qualified Legal Executives.
- Experienced Senior Paralegals with the ability to manage their own caseload.
You should have experience advising individual and commercial clients on contractual disputes, ideally with exposure to Fast and Multi-Track litigation.
You will also demonstrate:
- The ability to independently manage a litigated caseload.
- Strong technical knowledge of contractual and civil litigation.
- Excellent client care and communication skills.
- A pragmatic, commercially aware approach to resolving disputes.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with legal expenses insurers would be advantageous but is not essential.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Leeds, Bristol or Cardiff
- 3 days working from home every week.
- Full-time and part-time applications welcomed.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is subject to the level of experience that candidates can bring to the role. My client does offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave and welfare benefits.
- Health cash plan.
- Gym and lifestyle benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Recognition and employee referral schemes.
- Professional development and routes to further qualification.
Commercial Litigation Lawyer/Paralegal: Leeds/Bristol/Cardiff employer: Simpson Judge Ltd
Join a friendly and forward-thinking law firm in Alfreton, where your experience as a Commercial Property Fee Earner is truly valued. Enjoy a supportive work culture that promotes employee growth through flexible working arrangements, regular team-building events, and a commitment to mental health and wellbeing. With competitive benefits including a holiday purchase scheme and the use of AI technology for smarter working, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a modern and dynamic environment.
