Job Description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000

Experience: 5+ years

 

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded Commercial Litigation team in Sheffield, with the support, autonomy and variety that experienced litigators value.

You will manage a broad and engaging caseload spanning commercial and civil disputes, working closely with experienced fee earners and collaborating across the wider firm. The team is known for delivering practical, effective advice and for a culture where people are trusted to take ownership of their work, with progression and development genuinely supported.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and progressing your own caseload, including taking on existing matters

• Advising on a wide spread of commercial and civil litigation, including:

  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

  • Contract disputes

  • Property disputes

  • Cohabitation, neighbour and boundary disputes

  • Professional negligence

  • Intellectual property disputes

  • Contentious probate

  • Debt recovery

• Handling enquiries promptly and professionally from clients, colleagues and prospective clients

• Supporting the ongoing development and growth of the department

• Ensuring compliance with SRA competency and regulatory requirements

• Where appropriate, supervising and supporting more junior colleagues

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in commercial and/or civil litigation

• Ability to manage your own workload effectively, with strong organisation and time management

• Practical, flexible and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution

• Strong client care and communication skills

Desirable

• Supervisory or management experience

• Experience across a broad mix of commercial disputes and civil litigation

 

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working opportunities

• 38 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)

• Life assurance at 3x annual salary

• Cash health plan

• Ongoing professional development and training to support long-term career growth

 

About Our Client

Our client is a respected regional law firm with a strong commercial litigation offering and a collaborative, people-focused culture. The wider team includes colleagues recognised in The Legal 500, and the firm is known for its commitment to staff development, diversity and high standards of client service.

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sheffield

• Full-time role (09:00 to 17:15, Monday to Friday)

• Hybrid working available

 

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.