Civil Litigation Solicitor 4+ PQE

Location: London/Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site

About Lawhive

Lawhive is a global, AI-native law firm. Operating in the US and UK, we’ve built our own agentic operating system for legal services.

We partner with leading Main Street law firms to give lawyers and back-office teams the AI platform, marketing, and operational support to grow faster than they could alone. Our specialized AI agent for legal work, Lawrence, works alongside lawyers, putting human legal judgment right where it belongs: at the center of every matter.

We're backed by a $60M Series B at a $685M valuation, from investors including Google Ventures, TQ Ventures, Mitch Rales, Balderton Capital and Premier League footballers Harry Maguire and Reece James. In the last few years we've hit milestone after milestone, raising over $110M in funding. Today, we're on track to exceed $100 million in annual revenue, and we have offices in London, New York, Austin, and Phoenix.

So if you want your work to have real, tangible impact as we redefine an entire industry, Lawhive is where you can make it happen.

The Role

Are you passionate about law and excited by the future of legal technology? We’re seeking an innovative Solicitor with Civil Litigation expertise to join our team.

If you’re a lawyer with 4+ PQE eager to blend legal expertise with ground-breaking tech, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of civil litigation matters, focusing on:

  • Clients in civil disputes with another party

  • Drafting letters before action

  • Drafting and filing different types of claims

  • Instructing barristers/advocates on behalf of clients involved in litigated matters

• Managing cases from commencement all the way through to conclusion.

• Advising clients on legal merits, potential outcomes, and next steps.

What You'll Bring

• Hands on experience in Civil Dispute/Litigation matters

• Excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume caseload

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively

• Empathy and patience when dealing with questions

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

   

Desirable

• Interest in AI and how it can be used to improve the legal system

• Prior experience working in a technology company or start-up

Interview process

• Introductory call with our Talent team

• Interview with your hiring manager

• Technical interview

• Values interview with one of our Founders

• We offer!

Benefits

• 💰 Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups

• ✈️ 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for your birthday, moving day and wedding day, with the opportunity to earn up to 5 more days with tenure!

• 🩺 Private Medical Insurance via Bupa (including subsidised gym membership)

• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme

• 🍼 Nursery benefits

• 💰 Pension contribution via Nest

• 🌍 Work from anywhere for a month

• 💻 Top-spec Macbook

• ⛳️ Regular team building activities and socials!

Diversity at Lawhive

At Lawhive we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we’re always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team. We’re not yet where we want to be but as we scale we’ll only ever increase the focus we apply to this.