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Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

25 days leave + holidays + birthday

Enhanced pension scheme

Maternity pay

Healthcare plan

GP access and wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Team events

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a respected Dorset law firm to recruit a Dispute Resolution Lawyer at 4+ PQE for their Bournemouth office. The role offers broad civil and property litigation work with a focus on landlord and tenant matters, commercial disputes, and professional negligence, in a supportive, flexible hybrid environment.

You will manage a varied caseload from day one, build client relationships, and have opportunities to develop your own practice while enjoying a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• 4+ years' PQE in dispute resolution or civil litigation.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
• Experience handling property litigation matters.
• Proactive and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters.
• Advising on property and landlord & tenant disputes.
• Handling commercial litigation and wider civil disputes.
• Building and developing client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in networking and business development.
• Delivering outstanding client care and practical legal advice.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Civil litigation

Property litigation

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Opportunity: Dispute Resolution Lawyer (4+ PQE)

Location: Bournemouth | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus

Imagine having the freedom to focus on good litigation work without feeling chained to your desk.

Some roles offer a narrow caseload, endless targets and little room to build something of your own. This isn't one of them.

We're working with a highly regarded Dorset law firm with a long-standing reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially minded advice to individuals and businesses alike. Recognised by the Legal 500 and known for its collaborative culture, the firm has built a loyal client base and a strong presence across the South Coast.

Due to continued growth, they're looking to add an experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer to their established team.

The Opportunity:

This is a broad disputes role with a particular emphasis on property litigation and landlord & tenant matters, alongside a varied mix of commercial disputes, professional negligence claims, contentious probate matters, boundary disputes, intellectual property issues and urgent injunctive work.

You'll inherit quality work from day one, whilst also having the autonomy to develop your own practice and specialisms. The team enjoys a collegiate approach, working closely with colleagues across corporate, commercial and private client disciplines to provide clients with a seamless service.

Whether you're an ambitious Associate looking for greater responsibility or a Senior Lawyer seeking a supportive environment with flexibility, this role offers the platform to shape your career without sacrificing work-life balance.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters
• Advising on property and landlord & tenant disputes
• Handling commercial litigation and wider civil disputes
• Building and developing client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Playing an active role in networking and business development
• Delivering outstanding client care and practical legal advice

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• 4+ years' PQE in dispute resolution or civil litigation
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Experience handling property litigation matters
• A proactive and client-focused approach
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and being part of a team
• Ambition to continue developing professionally and commercially

Why Consider This Firm?

Beyond the quality of work, what stands out is the culture. Lawyers are trusted to manage their work in a way that suits them, with flexibility viewed as the norm rather than a perk.

Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + birthday day off
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Occupational maternity pay
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Funded training and professional development
• Regular social events and team activities
• Staff discounts on legal services

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.