Commercial Litigation Solicitor Job in Harrogate
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4–5 Years PQE (Flexible) | Yorkshire | Leading Regional Law Firm
A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced and capable Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its established Litigation Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, complex disputes within a firm recognised nationally for its litigation and dispute resolution expertise.
The Firm
The firm has significant experience across all areas of dispute resolution and litigation, including high-profile High Court proceedings and specialist disciplinary and administrative tribunals. It also enjoys a strong national reputation for alternative dispute resolution, with a well-established mediation and arbitration practice.
The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 as a leading practice in Yorkshire—and in some areas nationally—across 18 practice areas, including Commercial Litigation.
The Role
You will handle a broad and varied caseload, advising a diverse client base on complex and often high-value disputes. Matters will include:
- Commercial disputes
- Insolvency litigation
- Mediation and arbitration
- Partner and shareholder disputes
- Property and construction disputes
- Reputation management
- Sporting and regulatory disputes
- Contentious trusts and probate
The ideal candidate will be a confident and commercially minded litigator, capable of delivering high-quality advice while managing matters independently.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Approximately 4–5 years’ PQE in Commercial Litigation (flexible for the right candidate)
- Broad experience across commercial disputes
- Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules with proven technical ability
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work to deadlines
- Experience drafting pleadings, witness statements and other litigation documents
- Confidence liaising directly with clients and representing them in court where required
- A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work on your own initiative
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
- A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
What’s on Offer
- Competitive, market-rate salary
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional firm closure between Christmas and New Year
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Modern, well-located offices
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Clear opportunities for progression within the practice
This role offers the opportunity to join a respected and ambitious litigation team, working on challenging and high-quality matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.
- Location:
- Harrogate
- Salary:
- £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal