About this role
Location: Chancery Lane, Central London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent or Consultant Experience: 2–3 Years PQE We are recruiting on behalf of an established multidisciplinary London law firm seeking a commercially minded Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Civil Litigation team. This opportunity would suit a solicitor with solid civil litigation experience and a strong background in Landlord & Tenant and housing-related disputes, who is comfortable managing their own caseload and developing client relationships. The position is available either as a permanent employed role or, for the right experienced solicitor with an established client base, on a consultant fee-sharing basis. The Role You will manage a varied civil litigation caseload with particular emphasis on: Landlord & Tenant disputesPossession proceedingsHousing litigationDisrepair claimsProperty-related disputesContractual and general civil disputes You will handle matters from initial instruction through to resolution, including preparing pleadings, witness statements and disclosure documentation, managing Court proceedings and liaising with Counsel where appropriate. The position also has a strong commercial element. You will be expected to build and maintain client relationships, generate new instructions and referrals and work towards agreed billing targets. You may also provide support and supervision to junior fee earners and paralegals where required. About You To be considered, you should: Be a qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & WalesIdeally have 2–3 years PQE in civil litigationHave demonstrable Landlord & Tenant, housing or property litigation experienceHave experience with possession proceedings and/or disrepair mattersBe capable of independently managing a litigation caseloadHave strong drafting and advocacy skillsBe commercially aware and comfortable working towards billing targetsHave excellent communication and client-management skills Experience across additional areas of civil litigation, including contractual disputes, personal injury or employment-related civil claims, would be advantageous. An existing client following or referral network would also be beneficial. What's on Offer? For permanent employees: Competitive salary, dependent on experiencePensionHoliday entitlementProfessional development supportGenuine opportunities for career progressionSupportive and collaborative working environmentCentral London office location For consultants: Competitive fee-sharing arrangementGreater flexibility and autonomyAccess to an established firm's platform and wider client baseCross-referral opportunities across multiple legal practice areas This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Civil Litigation Solicitor looking to develop their practice within an established London law firm.