Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation (Southampton)

Trethowans LLP; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Trethowans LLP in Southampton seeks an experienced Senior Associate to bolster its Commercial Litigation Team. You will handle a varied, high-quality caseload and contribute to the firm's regional growth, advising on a broad range of disputes including shareholder and director matters.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, strong technical ability, and a collaborative approach. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, ideally gained at a respected regional or national firm.
• Strong experience in shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes.
• Experience in construction disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent technical ability, sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage client relationships confidently and effectively.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and success of a leading regional Commercial Litigation practice.
• A firm that values its people and invests in long‑term career development.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, including shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes, construction disputes, contract claims, professional negligence, and insolvency-related matters.
• Managing your own caseload of complex and high-value matters, whilst supporting partners on strategic litigation.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, witness evidence and court applications, and representing clients through court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to businesses and individuals.
• Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities and the generation of new work.
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the wider team.

Skills

Shareholder disputes

Director disputes

Commercial disputes

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation (Southampton)

As part of our strategic growth plans, we are seeking an experienced 5+ PQE Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial Litigation Team, based in our Southampton office.

About Trethowans LLP

Trethowans is a leading regional law firm with a reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and outstanding client service. With offices across the South and a strong presence in the region, we act for a wide range of clients including SMEs, large corporates, owner-managed businesses, and individuals.

Our Commercial Litigation team is recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value commercial disputes and for working collaboratively across the firm's practice areas to deliver the best results for our clients.

The Role

We are looking for a talented Senior Associate to join our growing Commercial Litigation team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the team's continued growth, working on a varied and high-quality caseload while helping to further develop our presence across the region.

The successful candidate will have significant experience advising clients on a broad range of commercial disputes, with particular expertise in shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, including shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes, construction disputes, contract claims, professional negligence, and insolvency-related matters.
• Managing your own caseload of complex and high-value matters, whilst supporting partners on strategic litigation.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, witness evidence and court applications, and representing clients through court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to businesses and individuals.
• Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities and the generation of new work.
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, ideally gained at a respected regional or national firm.
• Strong experience in shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes.
• Experience in construction disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent technical ability, sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage client relationships confidently and effectively.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues across different disciplines.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and success of a leading regional Commercial Litigation practice.
• A firm that values its people and invests in long‑term career development.
• Clear and transparent progression opportunities.
• High-quality work and exposure to a broad and diverse client base.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture and modern working practices, including hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.