Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation — Hybrid & Growth Path

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Trethowans LLP in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our growing Commercial Litigation team. You will handle a varied, high‑quality caseload including shareholder and director disputes and other corporate disputes.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years PQE, strong technical ability, pragmatic dispute resolution, and a collaborative, client‑focused approach. We offer hybrid working, clear progression, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong experience in shareholder and director disputes and corporate disputes.
• Experience in construction disputes would be advantageous.
• Excellent technical ability and sound commercial judgement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative team player who can work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes including shareholder and director disputes.
• Managing your own caseload of complex and high‑value matters, supporting partners on strategic litigation.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, witness evidence and court applications; representing clients in court and ADR.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted adviser to businesses and individuals.
• Supporting business development activities and generating new work.
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and contributing to team success.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Shareholder disputes

Director disputes

Corporate disputes

Construction disputes

Job description

Trethowans LLP in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our growing Commercial Litigation team. You will handle a varied, high‑quality caseload including shareholder and director disputes and other corporate disputes.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years PQE, strong technical ability, pragmatic dispute resolution, and a collaborative, client‑focused approach. We offer hybrid working, clear progression, and a competitive salary and benefits package.