Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is thrilled to present a compelling opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a forward-thinking commercial law firm with offices in Truro and London.

This is an exceptional opportunity to build your own litigation practice with real autonomy while benefiting from a truly flexible working environment and clear progression pathway.

About the Client

Our client is a progressive commercial law firm that has established itself as a genuine alternative to traditional legal practice. With founding partners bringing over 50 years of collective business law experience, they've built a firm that prioritises both client outcomes and lawyer wellbeing in equal measure. The firm serves an impressive range of clients from regional businesses in Cornwall to international corporations, with a team that includes recognised specialists who bring genuine commercial experience to their legal advice. This isn't just lip service – it's embedded in how they operate, creating an environment where talented professionals can deliver outstanding results while maintaining the work-life balance that matters to them.

About the Role

This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Litigation lawyer to manage a diverse caseload of commercial disputes, from contract disputes and shareholder issues to debt recovery and professional negligence claims, working with the autonomy to run matters your way while having the backing of experienced colleagues when needed. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys the cut and thrust of litigation, wants to develop strong client relationships, and is ready to take ownership of building a thriving contentious practice.

Commercial Litigation Lawyer Responsibilities

• Managing your own diverse caseload of commercial disputes
• Handling commercial contract disputes, breach of warranty claims, and business-to-business litigation
• Advising on and resolving shareholder disputes, partnership disagreements, and company law disputes
• Handling professional negligence claims and defending professionals against claims
• Advising on employment tribunal matters and workplace disputes
• Managing insolvency-related disputes and creditor claims
• Conducting negotiations, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Representing clients in court hearings and tribunal proceedings
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with commercial clients across diverse sectors
• Working towards taking on team management and mentoring responsibilities
• Ensuring all matters comply with professional conduct rules and regulatory standards

Commercial Litigation Lawyer Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with ideally 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong technical capability across commercial dispute work including contract disputes and business litigation
• Proven track record of managing contentious matters independently from inception to resolution
• Experience conducting negotiations, mediations, and court/tribunal advocacy
• Comfortable winning work and developing client relationships through business development activities
• Excellent advocacy skills and confidence in contentious situations
• Strong analytical abilities with practical, commercial approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues when required
• Proficient with litigation case management systems and legal research tools

Benefits

• Very competitive salary
• Full-time or part-time options available
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Completely flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career progression opportunities including potential team management
• Largely paperless, low carbon footprint practice

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a tenacious and commercially astute litigator. You'll combine strong technical litigation skills with the strategic thinking and commercial awareness that clients value in contentious situations. Confident in advocacy and negotiation, you'll also be someone who genuinely enjoys the client-facing aspects of litigation work – providing clear advice during stressful situations and maintaining relationships throughout lengthy disputes. Your ambition extends beyond casework: you want to develop business, nurture client relationships, and ultimately lead a team. The firm's flexible, progressive culture will resonate if you're looking for somewhere that trusts you to manage your practice your way, without the constraints of traditional targets and timesheets, while still offering the support and structure to advance your career.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers:

📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk