Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive in Sheffield. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, including disputes and contract negotiations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of PQE in commercial or civil litigation, showcasing good management skills and a self-motivated approach. This is an excellent chance to join a reputable firm committed to staff development and client care.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Life Assurance at 3x annual salary

Continuous professional development opportunities

Cash Health Plan

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing own caseload, including existing matters.
• Dealing promptly and professionally with enquiries.
• Supporting the ongoing development and growth of the department.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA competency and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Supervisory and management skills

Strong time management

Flexible and pragmatic approach

Education

Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in commercial and/or civil litigation

Job description

ROLE: Commercial Litigation Solicitor/ Legal Executive

LOCATION: Sheffield/Nottingham or Lincoln (Other locations considered)

SALARY: Competitive, based on experience

HOURS: 09:00-17:15 Monday- Friday, with hybrid working opportunities available

BENEFITS:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.
• Cash Health Plan

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our well-established and highly regarded Commercial Litigation department at Sills & Betteridge.

Our Commercial Litigation team is known for its depth of expertise across a wide range of commercial and personal disputes, delivering practical, effective advice to clients. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where teamwork is valued, progression is supported, and individuals are trusted to take ownership of their work. You will work closely with several experienced fee earners within the department, as well as colleagues across the firm’s wider practice areas.

In this role, you will manage a varied and engaging caseload covering the full remit of commercial and civil litigation matters, including shareholder and partnership disputes, property disputes, cohabitation and neighbour disputes, contract disputes, professional negligence, intellectual property disputes, contentious probate and debt recovery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing your own caseload, including taking on existing matters
• Dealing promptly and professionally with enquiries from clients, colleagues and prospective clients
• Supporting the ongoing development and growth of the department
• Ensuring compliance with SRA competency and regulatory requirements

We are ideally looking for someone who:

Has a minimum of 5 years’ PQE or equivalent in commercial and/or civil litigation

• Is self-motivated, organised and able to manage their own workload effectively
• Possesses good supervisory and management skills
• Demonstrates strong time management and a flexible, pragmatic approach to work

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm where quality of work, client care and long-term career development sit firmly at the heart of what we do.

ABOUT US:

Join a team and be supported by colleagues ranked as Leading Lawyers in The Legal 500. You will collaborate with highly skilled professionals across our 17 offices, delivering strategic solutions that shape local economies—all within a firm celebrated for its commitment to staff development, diversity, and award-winning client service.

We offer you the chance to develop a strong, client-facing career in a firm trusted by regional developers and business clients, and enjoy the autonomy to build long-term relationships.