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Oculus Legal Group

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Southampton
£60k – £70k/yr
Posted 6 days ago
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About the Firm

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to businesses, professionals, and individuals across Hampshire and the surrounding regions.

Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions, the firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its busy Dispute Resolution team. The department handles a broad range of complex and high-quality contentious matters and offers an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to further develop their litigation career within a supportive and ambitious environment.


About the Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through to resolution, including:

  • Commercial contract disputes
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Debt recovery and insolvency-related matters
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Property and landlord & tenant disputes
  • Business and contractual disputes
  • Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and settlement negotiations
  • Court proceedings and case management
  • Client relationship management and business development activities

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The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, directors, shareholders, landlords, and commercial organisations.


About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with ideally 1+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in Commercial Litigation or Dispute Resolution
  • Proven ability to manage a litigation caseload with appropriate supervision
  • Strong technical knowledge of civil procedure and dispute resolution processes
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially minded approach
  • Ambitious and motivated to develop within a growing team

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Applications from candidates outside of the stated PQE level will be considered where relevant experience can be demonstrated.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary from £60,000+ depending on experience
  • Hybrid working available following onboarding and probation
  • Competitive holiday allowance and benefits package
  • High-quality litigation work from an established and loyal client base
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
  • Ongoing professional development and training

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor seeking exposure to high-quality contentious work, genuine career development, and the opportunity to join a thriving Dispute Resolution team in the Hampshire area.

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Skills

Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Drafting
Negotiation
Advocacy
Attention to Detail
Commercial Awareness
Communication
Client Care
Proactive
Solutions-Focused
Ambitious
Motivated

Location

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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