Litigation Consultant Solicitor

Litigation Consultant Solicitor
Location:St Albans, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working 2 days per month in the office)

Our client is a forward-thinking, growing law firm operating a modern consultancy model that allows experienced solicitors to build a flexible, independent practice with professional support.

They are expanding their Litigation Consultant Solicitor team and are seeking commercially aware, motivated litigators who want greater autonomy, stronger earning potential, and a better work-life balance.

The Opportunity

This consultancy role spans almost all areas of litigation and dispute resolution, offering exposure to a broad and varied caseload depending on experience and expertise.

You will manage your own matters independently while benefiting from the firms professional infrastructure, systems, compliance support, and collaborative environment.

The firm provides lead generation and business development support to help consultants build a pipeline of work. However, this is a consultancy model, and consultants are also expected to actively self-generate work and develop their own client base alongside firm support.

This role is suitable for:

• Consultant solicitors seeking additional work and higher billing potential
• Employed solicitors looking to transition into consultancy
• Litigation solicitors seeking flexibility and autonomy
• Solicitors with an existing client following
• Solicitors looking for support in building a caseload

Key Responsibilities

You will handle a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

• Civil and commercial litigation
• Contract and business disputes
• Debt recovery and enforcement
• Property and landlord & tenant disputes
• Boundary, neighbour and land disputes
• Professional negligence and consumer disputes
• Insolvency-related and shareholder disputes
• Injunctions, urgent applications and High Court matters
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• Pre-action work, negotiation and settlement

Responsibilities include managing matters from instruction to conclusion, advising clients on merits, risk and strategy, drafting all litigation documentation, and conducting negotiations and court proceedings where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 34+ years PQE in litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation strategy
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client care skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Comfortable working autonomously in a hybrid environment
• Commitment to professional standards, compliance and regulatory obligations

Desirable

• Existing client following
• Business development experience or willingness to develop this

Whats on Offer

• Hybrid working (2 days per month in the office)
• Control over your working hours and caseload
• High earning potential through the fee-share consultancy model
• Lead generation support plus opportunity to self-generate work
• Support to build and grow your own client base
• Case management systems and IT infrastructure provided
• Collaborative, supportive consultancy environment
• Option to build a local professional presence with firm support

Why Join Our Client

Our client understands that many experienced solicitors are interested in consultancy but may have concerns around workload, client sourcing, systems, compliance, or transitioning from employed practice.

Their model is designed to reduce those concerns by providing a professional, supportive, and technology-enabled platform. Whether you are already working as a consultant solicitor and seeking greater opportunities, or are considering a move into consultancy for the first time, Abbey Law can support you in taking the next step in your professional journey.

This structure is designed to give consultants flexibility across a wide range of litigation work, while maintaining both firm support and the freedom to develop their own client base and commercial direction.

Application

Submit your CV or send a direct message for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

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