Position: Commercial Disputes Lawyer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

About the Role:

LC Legal is proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s most nationally renowned law firms, based in Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a Commercial Disputes Lawyer.

You will work on a varied range of commercial disputes and collaborate closely with Partners and senior colleagues both nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent client service and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Support senior lawyers on complex disputes across litigation, arbitration, and other forums.
• Manage proceedings from initiation through to trial, including preparation of documents and evidence.
• Liaise with witnesses, expert witnesses, and counsel as required.
• Draft precise, concise legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle a demanding caseload with a proactive approach and calmness under pressure.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with relevant commercial disputes experience.
• Experience in post-M&A disputes, professional negligence, and commercial contract disputes preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to case management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working model.
• 25 days annual leave with option to buy additional leave.
• Private medical insurance (with family cover options).
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance at four times your salary.
• Opportunity for a sabbatical every five years.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes.
• Health and wellbeing programs.
• Modern offices in central Birmingham with on-site amenities.
• Opportunities for career development and training.

LC Legal is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At LC Legal we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.