Job description
Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor Barnsley | Hybrid Working Available | NQ–2 PQE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a much-lovedYorkshire practicebased in Barnsley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious litigator looking to develop their career within a supportive and experienced Dispute Resolution team, working alongside an established Partner on a varied caseload of interesting and commercially focused disputes.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of predominantly commercial litigation matters, whilst also supporting senior colleagues on more complex disputes.
You will work with a broad range of businesses and individuals, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice and helping clients achieve effective resolutions to their disputes.
Your work will include:
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters
- Advising on contractual disputes, director, shareholder and partnership disputes
- Handling debt recovery and professional negligence claims
- Working on business torts, construction disputes and contentious property matters
- Representing clients through litigation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and settlement agreements
- Conducting legal research and providing clear, commercially focused advice
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working closely with colleagues across the firm
- Contributing to business development, networking and the continued growth of the team
About You
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales, with experience in commercial litigation.
You will ideally have:
- NQ–2 years' PQE experience
- Experience handling commercial litigation matters
- Good technical knowledge of civil procedure and dispute resolution
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- An interest in developing your advocacy skills
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Barnsley
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- Between £42,000 and £60,000 Per Month
- Published at
- 02-10-2026
- 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
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