Banking Litigation Solicitor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Work from Home 1–2 Days per Week

Are you a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to build your career in litigation? Or perhaps you're already gaining experience in dispute resolution and are ready for your next challenge?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected UK law firm, is looking to recruit a Banking Litigation Solicitor to join its specialist team in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to work alongside experienced legal professionals, gain exposure to high-quality litigation matters and represent some of the UK's leading banks and financial institutions.

Applications are particularly welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors (NQs), although candidates with additional post-qualification experience will also be considered.

Working within a successful and supportive Banking Litigation team, you will handle a varied caseload involving banking disputes, secured debt recovery and commercial litigation.

You'll benefit from ongoing guidance and professional development, with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility as your experience and confidence grow.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of banking litigation and debt recovery matters, with appropriate supervision and support.

• Advising banks, lenders and financial institutions on litigation and dispute resolution matters.

• Handling secured debt recovery proceedings and associated legal processes.

• Preparing and drafting court documents, pleadings and legal correspondence.

• Negotiating settlements and working towards commercially effective resolutions.

• Attending court hearings and client meetings where appropriate.

• Building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Working collaboratively with senior solicitors and other members of the litigation team.

We are particularly interested in hearing from Newly Qualified Solicitors who have gained experience in litigation during their training contract, although solicitors with more extensive experience are equally encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England and Wales.

• NQ status or relevant post-qualification experience.

• Exposure to litigation, dispute resolution, banking litigation or debt recovery, either during a training contract or in a qualified role.

• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.

• A genuine interest in developing specialist expertise in banking and financial litigation.

Previous banking litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential , particularly for NQ candidates who can demonstrate a solid foundation in general litigation and a willingness to learn.

Our client recognises the importance of supporting and developing its people and offers an attractive package, including:

• Competitive salary , dependent on experience.

• Hybrid working , with the flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Company pension scheme.

• Structured training and ongoing professional development.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Additional employee benefits and discounts.

• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established law firm with an impressive client portfolio and a strong reputation within the banking and financial services sector.