• Full Time
  • Belfast
  • 25000 GBP / Year

Website Pathway Legal

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Litigation Solicitor with
approximately 3 to 5 years PQE to join a dynamic dispute resolution team. The
team acts for clients across a wide range of complex commercial litigation
matters, spanning multiple sectors.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial
litigation experience, be largely self-sufficient, and able to work with
minimal supervision. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the
team lead, providing guidance to junior members, while delivering tailored
advice and strategies that help clients focus on their business objectives.
High Court experience would be desirable. Flexible working arrangements are
offered and can be discussed depending on the candidate’s needs.

Key
Responsibilities

·      
Handling a range of commercial litigation
matters, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, attending hearings,
and representing clients.

·      
Providing strategic and commercially aware
advice to clients to minimise business disruption and achieve cost-effective
outcomes.

·      
Managing a personal caseload while maintaining
high standards of client care and communication.

·      
Assisting and supervising junior team members,
including trainees, NQ, and 1-year PQE colleagues.

·      
Collaborating with colleagues to ensure seamless
service delivery.

·      
Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and
case law.

Areas of
Focus

·      
Building and Construction Disputes

·      
Shareholder and Director Disputes

·      
Partnership Disputes

·      
Commercial Contracts Disputes

·      
Intellectual Property Infringement

·      
Property Disputes

·      
Professional Negligence

·      
Judicial Review

·      
Debt Recovery

·      
Employment

Essential
Skills and Experience

·      
Qualified solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in
litigation.

·      
Commercial litigation experience is preferred.

·      
Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision.

·      
Experience providing practical, client-focused
advice.

·      
Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation
skills.

·      
Ability to guide and supervise junior members of
the team.

·      
Strong client management and interpersonal
skills.

What’s
on Offer

·      
Flexible working arrangements tailored to the
candidate’s needs.

·      
A collaborative and supportive working
environment.

·      
Exposure to a variety of challenging and
high-profile commercial litigation matters.

·      
Opportunities for professional development and
career progression.

·      
Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

For more details please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal

To apply for this job email your details to orla@pathway-careers.com.