Job Title: Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor or CILEx to head of department
Salary: 55K - 70K
Location: Hybrid or Remote. Offices based in the South West.
Hours: Full time.
This vacancy is suitable for an experienced Senior Solicitor with a demonstrated history of tenure in previous roles, looking to progress into head of department.
This firm has a track record of recruiting from top 100 and top Legal 500 firms which is indicative of both the culture they have created coupled with the quality level of work they attract. The firm work with national business, SME and High Net Worth individuals, ultimately providing you with a great platform to excel your career
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a general civil litigation workload predominantly consisting of contested probate claims, as well as some other commercial and civil litigation such as, TOLATA, professional negligence, construction disputes etc. You will be joining a busy team of experienced solicitors and paralegals, support is provided. For the right person, there is the opportunity to step into head of department straight away.
* Manage building and construction disputes.
* Oversee debt recovery and enforcement actions.
* Assist in freeholder and leaseholder disputes.
* Navigate Inheritance Act claims, disputed wills, and contested probate cases.
* Handle various property disputes.
* Manage professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants, surveyors, and architects.
* This position does NOT involve and Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence claims.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified Solicitor 5+ PQE or CILEx
* Experience managing a caseload of commercial & Civil litigation matters. Including, Contested probate, professional negligence, construction/property disputes.
* Desire to grow with the firm, progress the department and in your career.
* Solid track record of billing.
* Strong IT Skills
* Confident, motivated, personable.
* To work on a remote basis, you must have experience working from home.
* Strong background of good length of service in each position. Solid CV.
Desired but not essential experience:
* Managing a team or experience as head of department.
* Any other niche experience you may have which can aid growth and development of the department.
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)
Job Reference CWS282
Back to searchSenior Litigation Solicitor
Simpson Judge
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 20 days
Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4NE, England
£50,000 - £75,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor or CILEx to head a department with a salary range of £55K to £70K.
- This role is suitable for candidates with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in managing commercial and civil litigation matters.
- The firm is based in the South West and offers a hybrid or remote working arrangement.
- The successful applicant will handle a variety of litigation cases, including contested probate claims and construction disputes, while leading a team of solicitors and paralegals.
- Ideal candidates will have a solid track record of billing, strong IT skills, and a desire to grow with the firm.
