Job Description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established disputes team in Sheffield, handling a broad and varied caseload of contentious matters.

You’ll work closely with senior colleagues on complex disputes, while also managing your own matters with appropriate supervision. If you’re looking for high-quality litigation work, a supportive team environment and the chance to develop both technically and strategically, this role is well worth a look.

The Opportunity

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters

• Advise clients across a broad range of contentious issues, from early strategy through to resolution

• Draft key documents and correspondence, and support on more complex disputes

• Progress matters through negotiation, ADR and, where required, court proceedings

• Build trusted client relationships and deliver excellent client care

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm where matters overlap

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 3 to 5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation (or equivalent experience)

• Solid understanding of dispute resolution processes, including ADR

• Confident managing matters independently where appropriate

• Strong technical ability and good commercial judgement

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive approach and a strong team mindset

• Consistently high standards of client care

Desirable

• Experience handling a broad mix of general commercial disputes

• Experience supporting senior colleagues on complex, high-value litigation

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

• Sheffield city centre location

• Broad, interesting commercial litigation caseload

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Genuine opportunity to develop both technical and strategic litigation skills

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established, full-service law firm in South Yorkshire with a strong reputation for client care and long-term professional relationships. The firm advises both businesses and individuals across a wide range of legal services, with a collaborative culture and a focus on high-quality work.

Location & Working Arrangements

Sheffield. Hybrid working may be available, depending on the needs of the team.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.Q