Commercial Litigation Partner

Commercial Litigation Partner / Legal Director | Southampton

Picture yourself in two years: you're the go-to commercial disputes lawyer in Southampton, leading high-value litigation for regional and national clients, with a growing practice that reflects your ambition and none of the City grind.

A well-established South Coast firm with a strong commercial disputes foundation is looking for a senior Commercial Litigation lawyer to take the lead in Southampton. This isn't maintaining the status quo. It's building something bigger with proper backing.

Your Future Here

Year One: Establish yourself as the commercial disputes expert in Southampton. Take ownership of quality work, build relationships with the firm's broad client base; corporates, SMEs, family businesses.

Year Two: Lead high-value, complex disputes. Raise your profile across Hampshire. Bring in new clients, mentor juniors, shape team strategy.

Beyond: Partnership. A commercially successful practice that's professionally rewarding and sustainable. Your name carries weight. You built it.

The Work

Sophisticated, commercially driven disputes:

• Contract disputes, professional negligence, shareholder disputes
• High-value litigation across construction, tech, retail, healthcare
• Mediation, arbitration, ADR alongside court work
• Strategic advisory for complex commercial issues

Real autonomy. Collaborative support. Loyal client base.

About You

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor (8+ years PQE) likely at Legal Director or Partner level
• Proven track record in commercial disputes and litigation
• Portable following or strong business development capability
• Strategic, commercially astute, ready to lead

What You Get

• Senior remuneration reflecting your contribution
• Hybrid working, genuine flexibility
• High-value, diverse disputes
• Comprehensive benefits: private medical, dental, health checks
• Clear path to partnership with real autonomy
• South Coast lifestyle without career compromise

Lead a commercial disputes practice with substance, backing, and a future you actually want.

Apply now for immediate consideration.