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Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Senior Associate (6+ PQE)

Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A leading regional law firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (6+ years PQE) to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. This is a great opportunity to work on complex, high-value disputes across sectors including contract, shareholder, partnership, insolvency and professional negligence matters.

What You'll Do:

• Manage your own caseload and assist on larger litigation matters
• Advise clients on a range of commercial disputes
• Draft legal documents and prepare for court/ADR
• Build strong client relationships and support business development
• Mentor junior colleagues 

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ PQE in commercial litigation
• Strong technical and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and a team mindset

What’s on Offer?

• High-quality work and clear progression
• Supportive, modern and inclusive culture
• Hybrid working and competitive benefits

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible

Please apply for the role on-line or call feel free to call Chris Rodriguez for a confidential chat.

(Please note salary is just a guideline) 

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Private Client Solicitor 3 - 5 PQE, Dorset, £40,000 - £55,000. An excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, well-regarded and expanding firm based in Dorset.

OVERVIEW:



• Ideal for a solicitor with 3–5 years PQE in Private Client area of law

• Manage a varied caseload of Private Client work, including Wills, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax, and Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Deliver exceptional client care and high-quality legal services while meeting financial and performance targets

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, encouraging referrals and contributing to the continued growth of the firm

• Work independently with the confidence to manage your own files and deadlines

• Provide support and guidance to junior team members

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to use initiative are essential

• A great opportunity for an ambitious and self-motivated individual looking to develop their career within a friendly, supportive environment



 

Private Client Solicitor – NQ+ | Dorset | Salary £35,000–£50,000 – Depending on experience. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and reputable firm in Dorset. This position offers the chance to develop your expertise in all aspects of private client work within a supportive and progressive environment. Job reference .



The Role

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will provide high-quality legal advice to individuals and families, guiding them through key life decisions. Your work will cover a range of matters including wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning and Court of Protection issues. You will play an integral role in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring excellent service delivery.



The Candidate

You will be a newly qualified Solicitor with a genuine interest in private client law. Experience in wills, trusts, and probate gained during your training contract or prior legal experience will be essential. You will be able to demonstrate a protective and professional approach to client work, strong organisational and time management skills and excellent attention to detail. You will have a desire about growing a career within the private client law and be part of a collaborative team.



The Firm

This respected firm is known for its approachable culture, strong community presence and commitment to delivering clear, practical legal advice. The firm places great importance on both client relationships and the professional growth of its people, offering a balanced working environment and real opportunities for career progression.



The Package

The firm offers a competitive salary, depending on the candidate’s experience. You will also benefit from 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, along with excellent opportunities for career development and professional training. In addition, the firm promotes a supportive workplace culture with regular social events to encourage team collaboration and wellbeing.



 

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor – NQ+, Dorset, Salary £35,000–£50,000, depending on experience. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a well-established firm in Dorset. This is a great chance to develop your career within a growing and forward-thinking property team. Job reference:



THE ROLE:

You will manage your own caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, and shared ownership matters, from instruction to completion. You will also support and mentor junior members of the team as required.



THE CANDIDATE:

You will be a newly qualified Solicitor with a genuine interest in residential conveyancing. We also welcome applications from CILEX or Licensed Conveyancers. You will have experience in managing a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity. You are also able to demonstrate an initiative-taking and well-organised approach, excellent communication and IT skills and have a strong attention to detail with a client-focused attitude.



THE FIRM:

This long-established firm is recognised for providing practical and client-focused legal advice. Known for its friendly and collaborative culture, the firm places strong emphasis on professional excellence, personal development, and community involvement.



THE PACKAGE:

Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers a range of great benefits including 33 days of annual leave, which includes bank holidays, outstanding career progression opportunities as well as social events.



 

FAMILY SOLICITOR - SENIOR ROLE - PARTNER POTENTIAL - BRILLIANT FIRM - A super opportunity in Family law at a substantial firm. -

Family Solicitor / Partner - Southampton

An outstanding and rare senior opportunity in Family law for an experienced solicitor with a solid grounding in Family and Childcare matters at this growing firm.

We are making a discreet search for a Solicitor with solid experience in Family, Matrimonial and Childcare matters for a substantial firm in Bristol. Applications for this post will be treated in the utmost confidence.

The work will involve the full range of Family matters, including divorce and financial remedy cases together with privately funded children work. Family or Children Panel membership or working towards such would be an advantage here but this is not essential and you will be encouraged to develop this if desired.

You will be working as part of a well-run and successful team and encouraged to take a leading role in Family matters, operating with a good degree of autonomy.

This is a senior and discreet opportunity and all applications will be treated in the utmost confidence.

Re: CW 59535 : (Family Solicitor / Associate / Partner - Southampton)

Austen Lloyd is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency. Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role CW 59535 : (Family Solicitor / Associate / Partner - Southampton)

SOUTHAMPTON - CORPORATE SOLICITOR NQ+ BRILLIANT REGIONAL FIRM - A rare high quality opportunity to specialise in pure Corporate matters at a leading firm. -

CORPORATE SOLICITOR OPPORTUNITY - BRILLIANT FIRM - SOUTHAMPTON -

Corporate Solicitor - (NQ to mid-level) -

A rare high quality opportunity for a Lawyer with a good grounding in the field of Corporate Law to develop a real specialism in pure Corporate matters at a prestigious regional law firm, working with some fascinating clients.

We would encourage applications from recently qualified up to Associate level. You will need to have experience of working with high-end clients at a good quality firm in Corporate matters affecting such fields of M&A, private equity transactions, corporate, share and asset disposals and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, IPOS and secondary issues and reorganisations. Experience within the Financial Services sector would also be beneficial here.

You will be working directly alongside the Partner and encouraged to develop your expertise in a general Corporate work, which is an excellent career springboard. You should have the ability, drive and confidence to develop strong working relationships with national and multi-national Clients as well as providing support and advice to colleagues within the firm in a thoroughly collegiate atmosphere. You need to be a driven individual who is also a good team member and able to maintain the very high standards of this high ranking firm. There are real progression prospects and an attractive salary package on offer here as you would expect from this quality of firm.

This really is a first rate opportunity to develop a specialism at a very good firm.

Applications for this position will be treated in absolute confidence.

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally . Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role CW 58370 (Corporate Solicitor / Associate - Southampton Hampshire):