Solicitor/Associate (NQ-5 Years' PQE) Civil & Commercial Litigation - Bournemouth or London

We are seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx), from NQ to approximately 5 years' PQE, to join our growing Dispute Resolution team in Bournemouth or London. The role can be offered at Solicitor/Associate level, with more experienced candidates considered for Senior Associate appointment.

Join one of the South West's largest and most highly regarded litigation teams. Ranked in Legal 500/Chambers & Partners, and advising businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals, and high-net-worth clients on a broad range of complex disputes, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to accelerate their career within a growing and supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in advising on a broad range of commercial disputes, including:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Debt recovery and enforcement
• Property and land disputes
• Regulatory matters
• High-value and complex litigation

You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision whilst also supporting partners on larger and more complex matters.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong technical and drafting skills
• Enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Is commercially aware and solution-focused
• Has a genuine interest in dispute resolution and ADR
• Is keen to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team

Our Dispute Resolution Department is recognised in The Legal 500 which notes:

‘‘The team has a strong commercial litigation department. As a group, the team are excellent communicators, very efficient at case management and responsive to clients.'

You will be working within a dynamic environment that has a fun and supportive culture. We strive to provide a high-quality service to our clients and to continuously develop. You will work closely with Lauren Day, Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, and Conor Maher, Partner, Solicitor Advocate and Mediator. Both are key lawyers in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners (with Conor Maher also being individually ranked in both guides), reflecting the quality of work, supervision and career development available within the team.

Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding regional legal practice with over 185 staff and 8 offices. Our culture supports and encourages your career development and this role presents a real opportunity to progress through the firm. We are committed to supporting ambitious lawyers and offer a clearly defined career progression framework based on transparent competency criteria. Alongside technical development, we provide opportunities to build leadership, business development, and management skills.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 36 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension options
• Flexible benefits scheme (including gym membership, additional annual leave and healthcare cashback)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including home working and flexible hours
• Structured career progression and development opportunities

If you are looking to join a collaborative, ambitious, and highly respected litigation team to work on high-quality commercial disputes, develop your litigation skills, and build your career within one of the region's leading and fastest-growing firms, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For more information or an informal confidential discussion, contact Conor Maher at 01202 057867 or at [email protected].