Job Description

A well-established national law firm with offices across the UK is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding Birmingham team. The firm has a strong commercial focus and a reputation for high-quality work across sectors including real estate, construction, agriculture, and private wealth. The Birmingham office is a key part of the firm's strategic growth, offering an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers looking to progress their careers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
You will work within a dynamic and collaborative dispute resolution team, managing a broad range of contentious matters. The caseload will include a mix of commercial litigation, property and construction disputes, insolvency matters, and contentious probate.
The role offers a balance of autonomy and team collaboration, providing the opportunity to develop strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Birmingham office.
Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad portfolio of litigation matters, including:
• Commercial contract and shareholder disputes
• Construction and engineering claims
• Property and land disputes (including landlord & tenant)
• Insolvency and asset recovery
• Contentious probate and trust disputes#
• Manage all aspects of files from initial instruction through to resolution, including pre-action, pleadings, disclosure, witness evidence, ADR, trial preparation and enforcement.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially-minded advice to clients across a range of sectors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver joined-up client service.
• Support business development initiatives and help to raise the firm's profile in the West Midlands region.#
• Supervise junior fee-earners and contribute to internal know-how and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's quality, risk, and financial management procedures.

Candidate Profile
Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Solid track record of running your own caseload and delivering practical solutions to clients.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to align legal advice to business objectives.
• Strong communication and client-handling skills, with a professional and confident approach.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience in construction disputes, insolvency litigation, or contentious probate.
• Some business development experience or interest in networking and client growth.
• Experience working within a multi-office or national law firm environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing Birmingham office with significant investment and progression potential.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with genuine work/life balance and hybrid working flexibility.
• High-quality, complex work for a varied client base.
• Ongoing professional development and clear routes to career advancement.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.
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