Commercial Litigation Solicitor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Commercial Litigation Construction Disputes Adjudication Arbitration JCT Contracts NEC Contracts Drafting Analytical Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

Date Posted: 05 May, 2026

The Role:

You will advise on a broad range of commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on construction and engineering matters, including:

  • Construction and engineering disputes (TCC matters)
  • Adjudications, arbitrations, and High Court litigation
  • Disputes arising from JCT, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts
  • Professional negligence claims involving construction professionals
  • Delay, disruption, and defects claims
  • General commercial litigation matters.

You will work closely with partners on significant cases while gaining increasing responsibility for managing matters and client relationships.

About You:

A Qualified Solicitor with circa typically 1 to 5 years PQE in Commercial Litigation along with:

  • Experience in construction-related disputes or a strong interest in specialising
  • Familiarity with litigation procedure and dispute resolution processes
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and advocacy preparation skills
  • Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Direct experience of adjudication and/or arbitration proceedings
  • Technical understanding of construction projects or industry background
  • Dual qualification is a bonus.

The Reward:

  • Comprehensive benefits package and bonus offering
  • Access a high-quality and range of contentious work with leading clients in the construction sector
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • Clear career progression within a top-tier disputes practice
  • Supportive team culture with strong mentoring.

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