Job Title: Banking & Finance Disputes Solicitor (NQ+)

Location: Oxford

Salary: Competitive + benefits

The Firm

A leading UK law firm with a strong reputation in contentious financial services work is seeking a Newly Qualified (or junior-level) Solicitor to join its Banking & Finance Disputes team. The firm advises major financial institutions, lenders, funds, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals on complex and high-value disputes.

The Role

You will work as part of a highly regarded disputes team specialising in banking and finance litigation. The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters, including:

• Banking litigation, including lender liability and professional negligence claims
• Financial services disputes involving regulatory issues and mis-selling claims
• Debt recovery and enforcement actions
• Insolvency-related disputes and asset recovery
• Fraud and asset tracing matters
• Cross-border disputes and multi-jurisdictional litigation

You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload (with appropriate supervision) as well as supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with and managing contentious banking and finance matters from inception to resolution
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
• Conducting legal research and preparing advice for clients
• Engaging with clients, counsel, and experts
• Supporting on mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant procedural rules and regulatory frameworks

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ to circa 3 PQE)
• Experience in litigation, ideally with exposure to banking, finance, or commercial disputes
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting skills
• Commercial awareness and an interest in financial services disputes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, complex work with leading clients
• Clear progression opportunities within a supportive team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a highly confidential chat.