Job Description
Your new companyA UK Top 100 law firm recognised in The Times' Top Law Firms, with particular praise for its Commercial teams, amongst a host of other accolades, reaffirming them as a great place to work which offers scale, stability and a strong platform for career progression. This Full-Service firm has multiple locations, offering a fantastic opportunity for multi-team collaboration, and shared client growth.Your new roleThis is a key appointment within a growing practice, offering you the chance to play a central role in developing the firm's litigation presence across the South Coast. You'll work closely with an established team while helping to shape and expand the dispute resolution offering. You'll manage a varied and intellectually engaging caseload, delivering high quality litigation advice to a broad client base that includes SMEs, sole traders, individuals and well known regional businesses. Your work will span the full lifecycle of commercial disputes.Day to day, you'll be:
* Taking detailed instructions and advising on merits, strategy and commercial outcomes
* Investigating and analysing complex factual and legal issues
* Drafting proceedings, witness evidence and written submissions
* Preparing for and attending hearings, including undertaking advocacy where appropriate
* Managing communication with clients, witnesses, opponents, counsel and the court
* Coordinating expert evidence and ensuring procedural compliance
* Advising on mediation and broader ADR pathways
* Supporting colleagues across the wider team and contributing to firm-wide collaboration
* Playing an active role in business development, helping to drive the next phase of growth
Although Southampton is your base, you'll also enjoy strong links with colleagues across other offices, giving you access to a wider network and broader exposure.What you'll need to succeedYou'll bring a balance of proven technical ability and the confidence to build meaningful relationships as a qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution. You will be skilled in drafting, advising on proceedings, and dealing with contractual issues with close attention to detail. A collaborative team player who is willing to support and help develop junior lawyersWhat you'll get in returnA competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package and an inclusive culture with genuine flexibility, allowing you to balance office life with hybrid working. This is a genuinely relaxed but professional environment, alongside regular social and networking opportunities, working from a unique working environment.What you need to do nowIf you are interested in these roles or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.If these jobs aren't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you.We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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