Dispute Resolution Solicitor (0-3 PQE) - Bournemouth

Chadwick Nott; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning law firm as a Dispute Resolution Solicitor in Bournemouth. You will work in a dynamic team handling diverse disputes and help grow the firm's presence while enjoying a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentive scheme

Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 26 days)

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Training and professional growth opportunities

Discounted legal fees and shopping discounts

Regular social events

Qualifications

• NQ - 3 PQE with experience in dispute resolution matters.
• Strong legal research skills and confidence under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload across multiple dispute types.
• Support senior colleagues in high-quality legal work.
• Participate in litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

NQ - 3 PQE

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor (0-3 PQE) - Bournemouth

Award-winning law firm are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious NQ Solicitor (0-3 years PQE) to join their growing Dispute Resolution team in Bournemouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked department.

The Role
You'll play a key part in launching and growing the dispute resolution presence in Bournemouth. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and taking initiative.
You'll work across a broad range of disputes including:

• Contract and commercial disputes
• Shareholder and director issues
• Property and landlord/tenant matters
• Contentious probate
• Debt recovery and insolvency
• Injunctions and urgent asset recovery
• County Court and High Court litigation
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution

You'll have the opportunity to handle your own caseload, support senior colleagues, and gain wide exposure to high-quality work for both individuals and well-known businesses.

Ideal Candidate
To succeed in this role, you should have or be developing:

• NQ - 3 PQE with experience in a wide range of dispute resolution matters
• Strong legal research skills
• Confidence working under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Great time management and attention to detail
• Good IT skills and comfort using case management systems

Why Join?

• A competitive salary
• A performance-based incentive scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 26 days, with the potential to increase).
• Hybrid working options to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, wellbeing initiatives and group income protection (eligibility applies).
• Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentoring, and career progression pathways.
• Perks such as discounted legal fees, shopping discounts, and regular social events to be involved in.

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.*