Litigation Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE to join its Dispute Resolution team in Southampton, focusing on Property Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution. The successful candidate will engage with high-quality, complex cases for clients in health and social care sectors. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for development within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Excellent support and mentoring

Opportunities for development

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE.
• Experience in commercial property litigation is essential.
• Familiarity with service charge disputes and lease renewals.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing Dispute Resolution practice focused on complex matters.
• Work collaboratively across multiple offices.
• Engage with a diverse client base in health and social care.

Skills

Commercial property litigation

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Data security compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor

1–5 years’ PQE

Job description

Role Overview

An established national law firm is seeking to recruit a Solicitor (1–5 PQE) to join its growing Dispute Resolution practice, with a focus on Property Litigation and/or Commercial Dispute Resolution. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team working on high-quality, complex matters for clients operating in the health, social care, charity and social enterprise sectors.

The role is flexible and can be tailored to suit the successful candidate’s strengths, whether that be a primary focus on property litigation or a mixed caseload including commercial disputes. The position is based in Southampton, with hybrid working available.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• Be a qualified Solicitor with between 1–5 years’ PQE
• Have a solid grounding in commercial property litigation since qualification and consider it a key area of expertise
• Ideally have experience in areas such as service charge disputes, lease renewals (1954 Act), insolvency in a property context, overage disputes, professional negligence, rent reviews, break options, dilapidations, possession claims and exit strategies
• Be comfortable working closely with colleagues across multiple offices and practice areas
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Be confident engaging with a diverse client base, including health and social care organisations
• Have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, data security and compliance requirements

What’s on Offer?

• High-quality, varied and intellectually stimulating work
• Excellent support, mentoring and opportunities for development
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with a strong team ethos
• Flexible working arrangements within a hybrid working model
• The opportunity to work within a well-regarded national practice with sector-leading expertise