Litigation Solicitor

Senior Associate - Litigation | Lead High-Value Disputes 

Are you a seasoned litigator ready to step into a senior role where your judgment, strategy and leadership will shape outcomes? A respected, growth-orientated firm is seeking a Senior Associate to lead on complex, high-value disputes across a range of sectors. This is a superb chance to own significant matters, work with senior stakeholders and influence the future direction of a busy litigation team.

The Role
As a Senior Associate you will:

• Own a portfolio of complex, high-value litigation files from instruction through to resolution.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to businesses and individuals on high-stakes disputes.
• Conduct advocacy in the High Court and County Court and manage ADR processes such as mediation and arbitration.
• Draft, review and negotiate key litigation documents (pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements).
• Devise robust litigation strategies aligned to clients’ commercial objectives.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior fee-earners and trainees to deliver high quality work.
• Build trusted client relationships and act as a senior point of contact on sensitive matters.
• Work closely with partners to win new instructions and support the team’s growth initiatives.

About You
You will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor of England & Wales with 8 -10+ years PQE in litigation.
• A demonstrable track record handling complex commercial disputes.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting capabilities.
• Confident knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and practical litigation tactics.
• Experience from a top-tier firm or respected in-house legal team is advantageous.
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage, mentor and motivate a team.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate legal strategy into business outcomes.
• Ambition, initiative and a desire to play a central role in shaping the litigation practice.

Why this role?

• Lead on challenging, high-profile disputes that will stretch and reward you.
• Join a collaborative, ambitious team that values expertise and proactive thinking.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and to influence the team’s future.
• Work with an impressive client base across multiple industries.
• A culture that balances high standards with flexibility and respect for work-life balance.

Ready to explore this role?

Contact El at Puro Associates for a confidential discussion: 01904 571760 or e.wilson@puroassociates.com