Job description
Litigation Solicitor – Highly Competitive Package – Hybrid Working – Cheltenham
A well-established and well-regarded Cheltenham law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Litigator to join its thriving Dispute Resolution team. The firm seeks a commercially astute solicitor with broad experience across matters such as contractual and commercial Disputes, Property Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate, and Debt Recovery.
The Role:
• Minimum 3 years’ PQE
• Demonstrable ability to handle a busy, varied litigation caseload independently
• Strong grounding in the full litigation lifecycle, including pre-action work, pleadings, disclosure, ADR, and trial preparation
• Providing strategic advice to a varied client base, including companies, trusts, charities, and private individuals
• Managing cases from first instruction through to final resolution, shaping litigation strategy and guiding clients at every stage
• Liaising with and instructing counsel where appropriate
• Advocating for clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions
What the Firm Offers:
• Flexible approach to remuneration, with the ability to put together an attractive package for the right individual (up to £83,000)
• Hybrid working (typically three office days and two from home)
• A clearly mapped progression structure, offering genuine prospects for advancement and leadership
• The opportunity to work towards equity participation at Partnership level
• Sensible and manageable billing expectations (around five chargeable hours per day)
• Robust benefits package including pension contributions, private medical cover, income protection, and death-in-service arrangements
The firm is known for its collegiate, supportive culture, with an environment which is professional yet relaxed, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and well-being.
This opening is ideal for a general Litigator seeking a more transparent path to Partnership, or simply looking to join a high-quality practice that invests meaningfully in its people and their development.
To discuss the role in confidence, contact Jack Cooper at QED Legal on .