Commercial Disputes Lawyer - Plymouth - 3+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Disputes Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join its Plymouth office. The role involves defending various claims, drafting legal documents, and managing applications. Candidates should have strong litigation skills, experience supervising teams, and the ability to work in a hybrid setting. The firm offers a supportive environment with clear career development pathways and a commitment to wellbeing.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skill development

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive culture with DEI networks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial litigation or related fields.
• Experience supervising team members.
• Confidence handling complex and volume matters.

Responsibilities

• Defend small claims, fast track, and multi-track matters.
• Draft legal documents such as acknowledgements of service and witness statements.
• Manage injunction applications and conduct ADR.

Skills

Strong technical litigation skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment

Proactive, commercially minded approach

Job description

Commercial Disputes Lawyer – Plymouth – 3+ Years PQE

Location: Plymouth (Hybrid: minimum 2 days office)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Disputes Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join its fast growing alternative legal services division within its Plymouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing, innovative team delivering complex litigation and high-volume workstreams for major household name clients across retail, utilities, technology, government, financial services and online marketplaces.

The Role

• Defending small claims, fast track, intermediate track and multi-track matters
• Drafting acknowledgements of service, defences, witness statements and applications
• Handling set aside, strike out and summary judgment applications
• Preparing bundles, statements of costs and instructions to counsel
• Managing injunction applications, appeals and enforcement (including HCEO instructions, Charging Orders and Attachment of Earnings Orders)
• Conducting ADR, including telephone mediations and without prejudice negotiations
• Taking a commercial, pragmatic approach to settlement
• Working closely with senior lawyers, paralegals, project managers and legal technologists to deliver efficient, tech enabled services
• Potentially supervising paralegals and/or managing dedicated workstreams depending on experience
• Will join a collaborative team of 8 lawyers and around 25 paralegals, supporting a wide range of disputes such as fraud, overcharging, data breach claims, discrimination, defective goods, missed appointments, KYC disputes, withheld funds, and more.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial litigation, insolvency, insurance or similar disputes work
• Experience supervising at least one team member
• Strong technical litigation skills and confidence handling complex and volume matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, commercially minded approach
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and attend the Plymouth office at least twice weekly

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative and innovative working environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in project management, people leadership and legal technology
• Clear career development pathways within a growing division
• Flexible working arrangements
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, including Mindful Business Charter initiatives
• An inclusive culture with active DEI networks and support for all colleagues

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*