Litigation Solicitor (2-5 years PQE)

The Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated Litigation Solicitor with 2-5 years post qualification experience to join our highly recommended and expanding Dispute Resolution department in Whitechapel.

The Dispute Resolution team undertakes all aspects of property and commercial litigation. You will take on a wide range of cases and act for a variety of clients including private individuals and small to medium businesses. You will be working with colleagues specialising in litigation and will receive direct referrals from some of the firm’s other departments, including the Conveyancing, Probate and Family departments.

As a thriving team, we require someone to help support the growth of the department. Marketing and networking skills are essential to continue to develop the team.  

Our reputation for good quality advice and representation has been recognised by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

About the Dispute Resolution Team

Primarily based at our office in Whitechapel, there is currently 1 Member Partner, 2 Solicitors and 1 Trainee Solicitor within the department.

We are instructed on a wide range of disputes, including:

Commercial Litigation:

• Anti-Trust/Competition Litigation
• Building/Construction Disputes
• Chancery Litigation
• Civil Fraud Litigation
• Civil Litigation Disputes
• Contractual Disputes
• Debt Recovery – Asset recovery and protection
• Defamation
• Enforcing Foreign Judgments in the UK
• Injunctions – Worldwide and domestic freezing injunctions, proprietary injunctions, interlocutory prohibitory and mandatory injunctions
• Intellectual Property Disputes (trademark, copyright, passing off and others)
• Professional Negligence
• Shareholder and Partner Disputes

Property Litigation:

• Boundary Disputes
• Breaches of Covenant and Easements
• Building Disputes
• Commercial Lease Renewals
• Contested Probate
• Dilapidations and Disrepair Disputes
• Neighbour Disputes
• Rent Reviews
• Residential and Commercial Landlord & Tenant Possession Claims
• Service Charge Disputes
• Tenants’ Rights to Purchase and Withholding of Consent by Landlords
• TOLATA Disputes

We work closely with our colleagues in the firm’s private family finance and conveyancing departments whose clients are often landlords or leaseholders and require expert legal assistance with their properties.

We meet as a department regularly to share knowledge, discuss case tactics and update on recent developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of all litigation / dispute resolution work.
• Carrying out all allotted casework, promptly and efficiently.
• Communicating clearly and regularly with clients, complying with ‘client care’ requirements.
• Keeping up to date with general legal developments, particularly relating to own specialist field(s).
• Ensuring that time spent on all casework is promptly recorded and on conclusion of cases that they are billed and payment is recorded promptly.
• Dealing with all routine correspondence, negotiations and advocacy, where appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues in other departments to provide a holistic service to clients.
• Analysing legal matters and advising clients of appropriate course of action.
• Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks in accordance with the Office Manual to help to ensure smooth functioning of department and efficient casework and billing.
• Providing supervision where appropriate and/or reporting to supervisors when supervision required.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

Essential Characteristics:

• Experience and knowledge of a full range of property litigation (including acting for landlords in possession, disrepair and tenancy dispute proceedings), leasehold properties, service charge disputes, breach of lease covenants and conditions
• Experience and knowledge of a full range of commercial litigation (including contractual claims)
• 2–5 years post qualification experience
• Experience of privately paying work with individuals and small to medium sized businesses
• Ability to communicate effectively with the firm’s client group
• Willingness to be involved in business development
• Good track record of creating and maintaining client contacts
• Excellent oral and telephone skills
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent written communications skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent IT Skills
• Commercial awareness
• Current Practicing Certificate 

Desirable Characteristics

• Knowledge of alternative funding arrangements such as CFAs and DBA’s
• Experience of marketing or networking in previous legal roles
• Ability to carry out own advocacy at the county court or tribunal would be beneficial

Life at TV Edwards

TV Edwards has been providing trusted legal services for more than 95 years. Founded in London’s East End in 1929, we are proud of our heritage and equally excited about the future we are building – a modern, diverse and forward-thinking law firm consistently recognised by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 and The Times Top 250 Law Firms.

Our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do. For the second year running, we have been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive environment where colleagues feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their full potential.

At TV Edwards, you will find a team of talented, approachable professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality work while supporting one another. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, excellence and respect – values that shape how we work with both our clients and our colleagues.

Why Join TV Edwards

• Access to structured training, mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in meaningful, high-quality legal work that makes a difference.
• Deliver client-focused solutions with integrity and ethical standards.
• Thrive in a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Work in a welcoming and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.
• Be part of a supportive team that encourages growth, wellbeing and personal success.
• Benefit from family-friendly policies and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
• Join a firm renowned for excellence, professionalism and community engagement.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.