Solicitor / CILEX

Chadwick Lawrence
is an award-winning law firm. We are committed to our values and the "Chadwick Lawrence Way", which places people and culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position: Litigation Solicitor /

Litigation CILEX

Location: Dock Street, Leeds

Responsible to: Partner in Charge

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £ negotiable, dependent upon experience

Experience: Approximately 2-5 years PQE

Dispute Resolution Team

Our Dispute Resolution Team do things differently. Our success is built on a true culture of collaboration—we do not focus on individual targets; instead, we work towards collective goals, encouraging teamwork and shared achievement. We empower our team to shape their own development through business planning, regular 1-2-1s, and sub-team meetings, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and ambitions are supported.

Client service is at the heart of what we do. We are known for our clarity, accountability, and purpose, consistently receiving outstanding feedback for our ability to listen, understand, and deliver results—both on complex legal issues and the human aspects of dispute resolution.

#TeamLitigation
operate across 9 specialist areas, which form the building blocks of our success:-

Commercial Litigation

Property Litigation

Contentious Probate

Insolvency

Construction Disputes

Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery

Media and Communications

Social Housing and Regeneration

DiversiTest

Our Team continues to grow and we are looking for more experienced litigators to help contribute to our success.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented lawyers to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigator to join a progressive, supportive, and high-achieving team. Based in our Leeds office, you will handle a diverse caseload of commercial litigation and property disputes, working in a collaborative environment that values your contribution and supports your career progression.

Ideally suitable for someone with approximately 2-5 years PQE. The role will involve the opportunity to deal with both commercial and personal property disputes.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious solicitor being capable of working with a degree of autonomy and possess the drive to succeed. We are looking for someone who is excited to contribute to the further success of our team, somebody who wants to be recognised for the value that they add and somebody who wants to enjoy the work that they do.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a solicitor or CILEX qualified lawyer with approximately 2–5 PQE, who is:

Enthusiastic, ambitious, and proactive

Able to work with autonomy and as part of a team

Committed to delivering outstanding client service

Eager to embrace innovation and continuous improvement

Possessing strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities

Willing to contribute to the team's ongoing success and positive culture

What we offer

Excellent career progression through a structured fee-earner progression scheme

A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment

The opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cases

Access to cutting-edge legal technology and innovation projects

Involvement in community and social impact initiatives

Recognition for your contribution and the chance to shape your own career

Diversity and Inclusion

Chadwick Lawrence is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting your personal and professional development.

Thank you

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application. We will respond to all applications received.