Dispute Resolution Senior Associate / Legal Director

Chadwick Nott; London; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its Corporate and Commercial Litigation team. This role involves leading high-profile disputes across various sectors, including healthcare and local government. Candidates should have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or Legal Director with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to manage demanding caseloads across multiple sectors.
• Strong judgment and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex litigation matters.
• Manage caseloads and contribute to practice growth.
• Work closely with clients, counsel, and experts.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Sound judgment

Collaborative mindset

Education

5+ PQE (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Dispute Resolution Senior Associate / Legal Director

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £71,000-£90,000

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A leading national firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its Corporate and Commercial Litigation team, working on high-profile disputes across sectors including healthcare and local government. The work is intellectually stimulating and varied, spanning procurement challenges, infrastructure and PFI disputes, construction and fire safety issues, and broader commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex matters, take early ownership of litigation and ADR processes, and work closely with clients, counsel and experts.
• Manage demanding caseloads with strong judgment and drafting skills.
• Contribute to the growth of a nationally respected practice through collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or Legal Director with 5+ PQE (or equivalent experience).
• Strong drafting skills and sound judgment.
• Collaborative mindset and the confidence to manage demanding caseloads.
• Ability to work across sectors such as healthcare, local government, procurement, infrastructure, construction, and fire safety disputes.

How to Apply / Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East, please contact Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.