Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

Commercial Litigation Senior Associate | Southampton
Legal 500 Regional Firm | High-Quality Disputes | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression

A highly regarded regional firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate to join its growing Southampton team. You'll work closely with experienced partners on complex commercial disputes, while having the autonomy to build your own profile and client relationships.

The Role

You'll handle a broad range of commercial disputes, including:

• Contract and contractual disputes
• Professional negligence
• Director and shareholder disputes
• Disputes arising from business sales
• Debt recovery and commercial claims
• Mediation and other forms of ADR
• Court proceedings, from initial strategy through to resolution

You'll have significant client contact, responsibility for your own matters and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across the wider firm.

About You

You'll be a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 4+ PQE, with strong experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes.

You'll be:

• Technically strong with excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Commercial and pragmatic in your approach
• Confident managing matters with minimal supervision
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients, counsel and other professionals
• A team player who wants to contribute to the growth of the wider practice
• Interested in business development and developing long-term client relationships

Why Join?

This is a firm that puts genuine responsibility alongside genuine support. You'll have the opportunity to work on quality disputes, develop your own client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

You'll also benefit from:

• High-quality commercial litigation work
• Strong partner support and mentoring
• A collaborative, people-focused culture
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Genuine scope for career progression
• The opportunity to develop your profile within a respected regional practice

If you're an experienced Commercial Litigation lawyer in Hampshire looking for more responsibility, better-quality work and a clear platform for progression, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.