Commercial Litigator - Solicitor/Legal Executive
Job description
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Are you looking to join an established firm and highly regarded local firm?
We are delighted to be searching for 2+ PQE Commercial Litigator. This role would suit a Solicitor or Legal Executive who is able to handle a varied caseload whilst delivering quality client care.
Main Duties
- To provide thorough advice on a wide range of litigated matters, including professional negligence, debt recovery, commercial property, contentious matters, contracts, leases and disputes.
- Evaluate the merits of a claim, provide legal advice on the position and resolve the dispute until completion.
- Provide a profitable contribution by meeting individual and team performance targets. • Delivering a high standard of client care.
- Networking and participation in the company’s marketing activities to raise the profile of the department/firm. This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
The Candidate
- Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 2 years’ PQE
- Solid experience in litigation is essential, areas include, but are not limited to, professional negligence, debt recovery, commercial property, contentious matters, contracts, leases, disputes, etc.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload without supervision.
- IT proficient
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A skilled negotiator
- Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Keen analytical problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Hybrid/remote working
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave - This will increase by 1 day each year until a maximum of 28 days has been reached + Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Flexible working
- Death in service
- Modern working environment
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Free parking
- Team building social events
- Training opportunities
Please apply with your current updated CV for more information
Key skills extracted
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Our tips for applying
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Lead your Personal Statement with your PQE level and litigation specialism — the advert explicitly requires 2+ years PQE in commercial litigation, so state this within the first two lines.
📊 Quantify your caseload: e.g. 'Managed a caseload of 60+ active litigation files simultaneously, achieving settlement in 78% of debt recovery matters within 6 months.'
🎯 List each litigation area mentioned in the advert (professional negligence, debt recovery, commercial property, leases, contracts) as a dedicated skills line or in your role bullet points to pass ATS screening.
🤝 Highlight business development or networking activity — the advert specifically calls out marketing participation and raising the firm's profile, so include any seminars, articles, or referral network contributions.
🌐 Mention hybrid/flexible working adaptability and any experience managing files remotely, as the firm offers hybrid working and values self-sufficient caseload management without supervision.
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- •Managed a caseload of 55 active commercial litigation files concurrently, resolving 80% of debt recovery matters within 5 months through negotiated settlement or County Court judgment.
- •Advised clients on professional negligence claims with a combined value exceeding £2.1M, successfully achieving favourable outcomes in 9 of 12 contested matters over a 12-month period.
- •Contributed to firm business development by co-authoring 4 legal updates and attending 3 regional networking events annually, generating 6 new commercial client referrals in one financial year.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
With over two years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, I was immediately drawn to this Solicitor/Legal Executive opportunity at your Peterborough firm. My hands-on background in professional negligence and debt recovery, combined with a track record of managing varied caseloads autonomously, aligns directly with the requirements outlined in your advert.
My background in commercial litigation encompasses contentious matters across contract disputes, lease disagreements, and commercial property — the precise areas your firm handles. I am adept at evaluating claim merits, advising clients on legal strategy, and negotiating settlements efficiently. I also actively contribute to business development through networking and client relationship management, which I understand is a valued part of this role.
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Technical
- ›Walk us through how you evaluate the merits of a professional negligence claim from initial instruction to advice.
- ›How do you approach debt recovery matters where the debtor disputes liability — what procedural steps do you take?
- ›Describe your experience with commercial property disputes, including any contentious lease matters you have handled.
- ›What case management software or practice management systems have you used to manage a high-volume litigation caseload?
- ›How do you stay current with CPR updates and changes in commercial litigation procedure?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you managed a particularly complex or high-value litigation matter from instruction through to resolution — what was your approach?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deliver difficult legal advice to a client who disagreed with your assessment. How did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of when you contributed to the firm's marketing or business development activities. What was the outcome?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to prioritise competing deadlines across multiple litigation files. How did you manage this?
- ›Describe a situation where a negotiated settlement was proving difficult to reach. What steps did you take to move the matter forward?
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Tell me about a time you managed a particularly complex or high-value litigation matter from instruction through to resolution — what was your approach?
Describe a situation where you had to prioritise competing deadlines across multiple litigation files. How did you manage this?
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