New Job Opening: Litigation Senior Associate in London, UK

Job Description

The Opportunity

• Role: Litigation Senior Associate (succession to Head of Litigation)


• Location: Wimbledon, South West London (excellent transport links)


• Working arrangement: Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the office)


• Salary: £85,000–£110,000 (dependent on experience) + discretionary bonus


• Reporting to: Managing Partner

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied litigation caseload with a strong focus on property litigation (commercial and residential)


• Advising clients strategically from pre-action through to resolution, including ADR and court proceedings

• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and support staff


• Helping to maintain excellent standards across file management, compliance, and client care

• Contributing to departmental planning and growth


• Supporting business development and strengthening existing client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)


• 7+ years’ PQE (guideline) with strong, consistent litigation experience


• UK private practice experience is essential


• Demonstrable expertise in property litigation (commercial and residential)


• Strong working knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
  
  
  • Pre-Action Protocols
  
  
  • Court procedure and ADR (mediation/negotiation)
  
  
  
  


• Experience supervising others (or clear readiness to step into a leadership role)


• Confident communicator with excellent client-handling skills and commercial awareness

Salary & Benefits

• £85,000–£110,000 (DOE) + discretionary bonus


• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days office-based)


• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays


• Private medical insurance


• Enhanced pension scheme


• Professional development funding and support


• Clear progression to Head of Department and a pathway to partnership/equity (for the right person)


• Supportive, collaborative culture and regular team socials

Apply (Confidential)