Commercial Litigation Lawyer - 5-7 PQE - Bournemouth

Chadwick Nott; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 5-7 PQE for a senior role in their Bournemouth office. This position offers hybrid working, a chance to shape the local practice, and be part of a top-tier litigation team. You will handle significant cases, mentor junior lawyers, and engage in business development while enjoying robust benefits like private healthcare and generous holidays.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Strong bonus scheme

Regular social and team-building events

Involvement in charity initiatives

Career progression support

Qualifications

• 5-7 PQE experience in commercial litigation.
• Practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong detail orientation and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Handling complex commercial and contractual disputes.
• Advising on shareholder disputes and regulatory issues.
• Leading and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Commercial litigation expertise

Excellent communication

Leadership potential

Business development mindset

Job description

Commercial Litigation Lawyer - 5-7 PQE - Bournemouth
Hybrid Working

Are you a Litigator with 5-7 PQE ready to lead? We are instructed on a standout opportunity for a Commercial Litigator to take a leading role in a newly launched Bournemouth office as part of a well-established and high-performing regional dispute resolution team.

You'll be stepping into a senior-level position with the autonomy to shape and grow the Dispute Resolution presence locally, while also benefiting from the support and infrastructure of a wider, top-tier litigation team. If you're ready to take a step forward in your career - into a leadership role with strategic input and mentoring responsibilities, this is well worth exploring.

What you'll be doing:

• Handling your own caseload of complex commercial and contractual disputes
• Advising on partnership and shareholder disputes, insolvency matters, and regulatory issues
• Acting for a broad client base on high-value and business-critical litigation
• Leading and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Engaging in court work, including advocacy and case strategy
• Using alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiation
• Contributing to business development in the Bournemouth and wider Dorset region

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience and technical expertise across commercial litigation
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and a sharp eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication - clear, concise, and client-friendly
• Leadership potential or prior experience supervising junior colleagues
• A proactive mindset for business development - local ties to Dorset are a bonus, not a must
• A personable, empathetic approach - you're someone who thrives in a team-focused, values-led environment

What's in it for you?

• A visible leadership role with scope to grow the practice in a key location
• A flexible hybrid working model
• A city-centre office space
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• A strong bonus scheme
• Regular social and team-building events
• Involvement in charity and community initiatives
• Genuine career progression and personal development support

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*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.*