Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor

The work is intellectually varied and client-facing, offering exposure to longstanding clients as well as opportunities to help shape the future direction of the disputes offering.\n\nTypical matters will include:\n\nCommercial and contractual disputes.\nShareholder and partnership disputes.\nProperty litigation (including landlord and tenant and development-related issues).\nContentious wills, trusts and estate disputes.\nAssociated advisory and strategic dispute-avoidance work.\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManaging litigation from instruction through to resolution or trial.\nDrafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and settlement documentation.\nAdvising clients strategically on risk, costs, settlement options and dispute resolution strategy.\nConducting ADR and negotiations.\nHandling interim applications and advocacy where appropriate, and instructing Counsel as required.\nBuilding and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships.\nContributing to business development and the wider growth of the litigation practice. \n\nExperience & Technical Ability\n\nEssential\n\nQualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant post-qualification experience as a commercial litigator (applications recommended from candidates at Senior Associate level, but my client will consider applications from candidates at Associate level with particularly strong commercial litigation experience).\nExperience across a mix of commercial, property and wills/trusts/estates disputes.\nProven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with minimal supervision.\nStrong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.\nExcellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.\nDesirable\n\nExperience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.\nActive involvement in business development or client relationship management.\nWelsh language skills (spoken or written) - my client offers the opportunity to undertake courses during working time or to attend refresher courses.\nPersonal Attributes\n\nThe successful candidate will be:\n\nCommercially astute and solutions-focused.\nConfident dealing directly with clients, Counsel and experts.\nCalm, professional and pragmatic under pressure.\nWell-organised and comfortable managing competing priorities.\nMotivated by long-term career development rather than purely short-term metrics.\nThis role would suit a senior commercial litigator who wants greater responsibility, visibility and scope to grow, without the limitations often found in larger or more rigid environments.\n\nCandidates who meet the above criteria who would like a confidential chat about this opportunity should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on (phone number removed) or via email at