Solicitor – Contract & Commercial Litigation – Cardiff – PQE 2+

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied civil and commercial litigation caseload within a supportive Contract Resolution Group of a national law firm. You will work closely with senior lawyers to deliver high-quality service, manage client communications, and progress files using the firm’s case management system. The position offers flexible hybrid or remote options and a strong development pathway. You will contribute to a culture focused on quality work, diversity, and professional growth. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes across contract disputes and related claims at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits
• Health Cash Plan and gym benefits
• Work life balance and “Dress for Your Day” culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• Commitment to diversity and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters (excluding personal injury) including contract disputes, misrepresentation, professional negligence, and construction disputes
• Handle fast, intermediate and multi-track matters for Claimants and Defendants
• Liaise with clients by phone and in person to progress matters
• Progress files using the firm’s case management system
• Manage billing and invoicing for matters
• Collaborate with and learn from senior lawyers to deliver high-quality service
• Support development of lower-risk, practical solutions for clients

Key requirements

• PQE in civil or commercial litigation
• Strong experience advising on contract-based disputes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence managing own caseload
• IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Experience with insurer-funded clients (desirable)
• Solicitor (LLB/CILEx route), or FCILEx, or Equivalent experience

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• organisational skills
• pragmatic problem-solving
• case management systems
• Microsoft Office

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