Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Civil Litigation Solicitor
Swansea/Bridgend | Hybrid Working Available
2-3 Years' PQE
Open on Salary + Benefits
A well-established and award-winning South Wales law firm is looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Dispute Resolution team in Swansea or Bridgend.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor with 2-3 years' PQE to join a progressive and modern practice with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for client care. The firm offers high-quality work across a broad range of contentious matters alongside genuine opportunities for progression and development.
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters while supporting senior members of the team on more complex disputes. The successful candidate will work closely with both individual and business clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
The caseload is likely to include:
- Contract disputes
- Property and landlord & tenant disputes
- Debt recovery matters
- Professional negligence claims
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Contentious probate matters
- General civil litigation across Fast Track and Multi-Track cases
- Alternative dispute resolution including mediation and negotiation
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from solicitors with 2-3 years' PQE gained within a recognised litigation team. Candidates should demonstrate:
- Experience handling a broad civil litigation caseload
- Strong drafting and advocacy skills
- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- The ability to manage files independently with appropriate supervision
- A proactive and team-oriented mindset
What's on Offer
- High-quality and varied litigation work
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking firm with an excellent reputation across South Wales
For further information, or to apply confidentially, please get in touch.
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce.
We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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