Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer
- Job Reference: W/29424
- Date Posted: 5 January 2026
- Recruiter: Alford & Bishop
- Location: Kent
- Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
- Bonus/Benefits: Excellent Package
- Sector: Civil Litigation
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time
Job Description
Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer
Kent, South East London
£65,000 - £75,000
W/29424
Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer - Our client is a long established and highly regarded law firm serving individuals and businesses across Kent and the Southeast. They are now seeking a further experienced Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their growing dispute resolution team.
About the Role
This is a key role within the firm, offering the opportunity to manage a varied and high-quality caseload while playing a strategic role in the continued development of the department. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of civil litigation disputes, including employment matters, contractual disputes, debt recovery, insolvency & bankruptcy, landlord & tenant and property disputes. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, together with scope for leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior fee earners, and contributing to business development initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in civil litigation. They will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong technical ability combined with sound commercial judgement, with a proven track record of managing cases independently from instruction through to resolution.
On offer
On offer is a competitive salary together with an excellent benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance plus a Christmas shutdown, a discretionary bonus scheme, life cover, pension scheme, reduced-rate legal fees, membership of Benenden Healthcare, and access to childcare vouchers.
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