Litigation Solicitor

Job description

MASB Group is the parent company of several ambitious businesses, including Quality Counsel Law, MASB Consultancy, MSR Solicitors and more. We are hiring on behalf of one of our subsidiaries - MSR Solicitors.

Who are we?

MSR Solicitors is a young nationwide law firm with impressive growth and high ambition. Our core values emulate our passion for our work, thirst for knowledge and duty to our clients. We specialise in Immigration, Criminal, Litigation, Conveyancing, Family and Employment Law. We are a culturally diverse firm respecting all our employees. We believe our employees are our greatest assets.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Solicitor to join and lead our established Litigation team as the Head of Department. This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a strong background in civil and commercial litigation, who is adept at managing a complex and varied caseload from inception through to trial or settlement.

What would you be expected to do?

• Handle a broad spectrum of disputes, including breach of contract, landlord tenant, professional negligence, partnership and shareholder conflicts, and defamation.
• Assess case merits, identify litigation risks, and develop robust, client-focused strategies.
• Preparing clear and persuasive pleadings, applications, witness statements, and skeleton arguments.
• Provide clear, concise, and commercially astute advice to clients, ensuring they are consistently well-informed and managed throughout the litigation process.
• Represent clients at interim hearings, case management conferences, and in alternative dispute resolution settings such as mediation.
• Work efficiently under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Commit to business development and contribute to the profile of the Litigation team.
• Bring an established clientele or otherwise new clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Provide excellent client care and maintain client satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date with litigation laws and regulations.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients and colleagues.
• Ensure competent file management, including using computerised case management systems.
• Achieve billing targets and ensure effective billing processes.

What we expect you to have?

• Qualified solicitor in litigation with a minimum 3-5 years PQE.
• A valid practising certificate from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• A thorough, practical understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and experience navigating the County Court and High Court systems.
• Proven track record in successfully handling litigation cases.
• Proactive team player who can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong advocacy, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong client acquisition and relationship management skills.
• Goal-oriented and the ability to meet billing targets.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English