Civil and Commercial Litigation Solicitor

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team
• Realistic billing guideline with genuine flexibility
• Fast-track progression to department leadership in an expanding firm

This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a growing litigation department in Lancashire.

The firm is looking for someone who can step confidently into an existing caseload while helping support and develop a small but ambitious litigation team. With the current senior solicitor going on maternity leave, this role offers immediate responsibility and the chance to influence the direction of the department.

For the right candidate, there is genuine scope to step into a leadership role and play a key part in growing the team.

Who we’re looking for

• Solicitor with 4–8 PQE in civil and commercial litigation
• Strong experience managing a varied litigation caseload
• Ability to run files independently from instruction to completion
• Strong client care and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative, down-to-earth personality with a team-focused mindset
• Leadership potential or supervisory experience (Desired)
• Following or established reputation in the market (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Handling disputes including contract disputes, commercial disputes and general civil litigation matters
• Managing a mixed civil and commercial litigation caseload
• Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Contributing to the growth and development of the litigation department
• Potentially stepping into a leadership role within the team

Within your first 6 months, you’ll step into an existing caseload and provide stability during a key period for the department. By 12 months, you’ll be fully embedded within the team and helping shape the future direction of the litigation practice.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual profit share bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in office)
• Flexible working hours and trust-based culture
• Option for part-time or 4-day working week
• Realistic guideline of 4 chargeable hours per day
• Strong admin and paralegal support to maximise fee-earning time
• Investment in AI-led case management and legal technology

This is a supportive, collaborative firm with a strong reputation for client care and long-term client relationships. With a high rate of returning clients and continued growth plans, the litigation team offers a genuine opportunity to shape a department and progress quickly.

Contact Jemma Davies

📩 jemma.davies@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Jemma specialises in litigation recruitment across the North West and can offer a confidential discussion about how this opportunity compares with others in the Lancashire market.