Litigation Solicitor - Property Lit & Commercial Disputes in Newport

Newport | Hybrid Working | 5+ Years' PQE | Partnership Prospects

Are you an experienced Litigation Solicitor looking for the next step in your career, with a genuine opportunity to progress towards partnership?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE to join an established legal practice in Newport. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigator who wants to take on high-quality work, play an important role in the continued development of the department and be part of the firm's long-term succession planning.

With a broad caseload covering property litigation, commercial disputes and general civil litigation, this role would suit someone who enjoys variety, values client relationships and is keen to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will handle a varied caseload of contentious matters for a broad client base, advising both individuals and businesses on a range of complex disputes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters, commercial disputes and general civil litigation.

• Advising clients on dispute resolution strategies, prospects of success and potential risks.

• Handling contentious property matters, landlord and tenant disputes, contractual disputes and other commercial litigation.

• Managing cases through negotiation, mediation and court proceedings where necessary.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to develop new business.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver a high standard of client service.

• Contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the litigation department.

• A qualified Solicitor with 5 years' PQE or more in litigation.

• Strong experience in property litigation, commercial disputes and/or general civil litigation.

• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.

• Excellent technical, drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.

• Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to client care and business development.

• Ambitious and interested in progressing towards a future leadership or partnership position.

• Genuine partnership prospects through the firm's longer-term succession planning.

• The opportunity to play a key role in the future direction of the litigation department.

• A varied and intellectually stimulating caseload.

• Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.

• A supportive working environment with scope to develop your reputation and client relationships.

• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience.

This is an opportunity for an established litigator who wants more than simply another fee-earning role. If you are looking for a position where your expertise, commercial awareness and ambition could help shape the future of a firm, this could be the move for you.

📍 Location: Newport, South Wales
🏡 Working pattern: Hybrid
⚖️ Experience: 5+ years' PQE

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Daniel Mason to find out more.

All enquiries will be treated in confidence.