Job Description

Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Location:
Dorking
Sector:
Job type:
Salary:
Up to 100000.00 per annum
Contact:
Oliver Coodye
Email:
oliver.coodye@yolkrecruitment.com
Job ref:
BBBH39481
Published:
about 14 hours ago
Expiry date:
19 September 2025
Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Surrey
Salary up to 100k D.O.E
Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting this opportunity for an experienced Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a respected and well-established litigation team. This is a standout role for a litigator who thrives on high-value, high-profile disputes and wants to take their career to the next level.
You will work on a range of complex commercial litigation matters for a national and international client base, with clear pathways to progress and the chance to mentor more junior colleagues.
This is what you will be doing:
As a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor, your day to day duties will include:

• Leading and managing a busy caseload of complex civil and commercial litigation files, including shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Representing clients in court, mediations and settlement negotiations, often involving high-net-worth and multi-jurisdictional elements.
• Providing strategic advice and practical solutions to clients across a variety of sectors.
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments to deliver joined-up advice on wider commercial issues.
• Mentoring junior team members and contribute to business development initiatives to help grow the department.

The experience you will bring to the team:
You will bring the following experience to the Commercial Litigation team, you'll need:

• A strong background in civil and commercial litigation, including experience in shareholder and partnership disputes, and insolvency matters.
• Exposure to international litigation and a solid grasp of comparative law and multi-jurisdictional enforcement of judgments.
• Proven ability to manage large, high-stakes cases with minimal supervision.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical capabilities with high levels of attention to detail.

This is what you will get in return:
The successful candidate will receive:-

• A competitive salary tailored to experience.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 extra days over Christmas and New Year.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Death in service cover and a contributory pension scheme.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities, including a pathway to partnership for the right candidate.

Are you up to the challenge?
If you're a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment.
If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.