Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Location: Haywards Heath (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + bonus & commission
Contract: Full-time
Level: Salaried Partner (for the right candidate)
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their growing and ambitious team in Haywards Heath. This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident disputes lawyer to take on a senior role within a modern, forward-thinking firm, with salaried partner status available from the outset for the right individual.
The practice has a strong focus on advising business clients, handling a broad and high-quality caseload of commercial, civil, and property-related disputes. The firm is investing heavily in technology and innovation and offers the chance to play a key role in shaping a modern, AI-enabled dispute resolution practice.
Hybrid working is available, alongside a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a varied caseload of civil, commercial, and property litigation matters
* Advising predominantly business clients on dispute strategy and resolution
* Handling matters through all stages, including pre-action, litigation, ADR, and settlement
* Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
* Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
* Supporting the continued growth and development of the dispute resolution department
About You
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE
* Solid experience across a broad mix of civil, commercial, and/or property litigation
* Strong technical ability combined with excellent client-handling skills
* Commercially minded and confident in contributing to business development
* Comfortable working collaboratively within a team-focused environment
* Employment law experience is welcomed but not required
What's on Offer
* Generous basic salary of £60,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)
* Bonus structure: 20% of billings above £180,000
* Commission: 15% of any work introduced to the firm
* Salaried Partner designation from day one (for the right candidate)
* High-quality, interesting work with a strong business client base
* Hybrid working and flexibility
* A supportive, mixed-level team within a modern, technology-driven firm
* Genuine opportunity to influence and help shape a progressive dispute resolution practice