Litigation Senior Associate

Litigation Senior Associate (Succession to Head of Litigation)

Salary: £85,000-£110,000 + Bonus

Location: Wimbledon (Hybrid 2-3 days office)

Clear route to Department Head

Our client is offering a rare succession opportunity for an established Litigation Senior Associate to step into a genuine leadership track role, with the current Head of Litigation due to retire next year.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead complex property litigation, mentor a team, and shape department strategy (without sacrificing flexibility), this is worth a conversation.

The Opportunity

• Role: Litigation Senior Associate (succession to Head of Litigation)
• Location: Wimbledon, South West London (excellent transport links)
• Working arrangement: Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Salary: £85,000-£110,000 (dependent on experience) + discretionary bonus
• Reporting to: Managing Partner

What You'll Be Doing

Lead on high-quality litigation matters

• Managing a varied litigation caseload with a strong focus on property litigation (commercial and residential)
• Advising clients strategically from pre-action through to resolution, including ADR and court proceedings

Support and develop the team

• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and support staff
• Helping to maintain excellent standards across file management, compliance, and client care

Help shape the department

• Contributing to departmental planning and growth
• Supporting business development and strengthening existing client relationships What We're Looking For
  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
  • 7+ years' PQE (guideline) with strong, consistent litigation experience
  • UK private practice experience is essential
  • Demonstrable expertise in property litigation (commercial and residential)
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
    • Pre-Action Protocols
    • Court procedure and ADR (mediation/negotiation)
  • Experience supervising others (or clear readiness to step into a leadership role)
  • Confident communicator with excellent client-handling skills and commercial awareness
  Salary & Benefits
  • £85,000-£110,000 (DOE) + discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days office-based)
  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Professional development funding and support
  • Clear progression to Head of Department and a pathway to partnership/equity (for the right person)
  • Supportive, collaborative culture and regular team socials