Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Bournemouth

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus your birthday off

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with over 3 years' PQE to manage defended litigation matters and support clients through debt recovery processes. This role offers part-time and hybrid working options, competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will possess strong litigation and client management skills. The firm emphasizes ongoing training and development within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in litigation with a strong focus on Consumer Credit Asset Finance.
• Experience managing files independently.
• Confidence in advising on strategy and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defended litigation matters from pre-issue to enforcement.
• Draft pleadings and court documents.
• Mentor junior colleagues and assist in business development.
• Advise on strategy, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Support client reporting and respond to new enquiries.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Debt recovery

Education

Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in litigation

Job description

Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Bournemouth

A Legal 500 ranked firm with a strong national reputation is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its respected Litigation & Recoveries team. This is a great opportunity to work with major finance houses, banks, lenders and commercial clients on high profile defended litigation and asset recovery matters.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of defended litigation matters from pre issue to enforcement.
• Act on behalf of lenders and commercial clients in debt and asset recovery.
• Draft pleadings, evidence and court documents.
• Advise on strategy, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Support client reporting and respond to new enquiries.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

About You

• Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in litigation.
• Strong background in Consumer Credit Asset Finance and defended litigation matters.
• Confident managing files independently and communicating with clients.

In Return

• Part time and hybrid working, with flexibility including compressed hours.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 25 days' holiday plus your birthday off.
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive, modern firm.

Contact

(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.