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Commercial Dispute Resolution Lawyer (4+ Years’ PQE)
Location: Bournemouth

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Dispute Resolution Lawyer (4+ years’ experience) to advance their career within our established and award-winning firm, as a member of our Dispute Resolution department. In this role, you will lead the new Bournemouth office’s Disputes Resolution team and mentor junior team members, whilst undertaking a diverse commercial disputes caseload.

This position would see the successful candidate joining an impressive regional team, representing a range of leading companies on business-critical and high calibre commercial litigation. The team is an integral part of what makes this firm a success and plays a vital role in keeping the firm at the forefront of the business community in the region.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Case load – conducting one’s own case load of civil litigation with a focus on large commercial and contractual disputes, partnership, director and shareholder disputes, insolvency and property litigation as well as regulatory matters
• Client representation – meeting with clients to understand their case/issues and objectives, provide legal advice and explain the legal process, timescale and provide a fee estimate
• Legal document preparation – drafting letters of claim and response, statements of case, witness statements, court documents and other legal documents
• Case management – managing and tracking court and other deadlines, liaising with other professionals as necessary, managing the overall litigation process
• Court representation – representing clients in court, presenting evidence and examining/cross-examining witnesses
• Dispute resolution – exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or negotiation, to reach a settlement

About You:

You will be responsible for running their own litigation cases and must possess the following attributes:

• Effective communication – including clear, concise and jargon free communication with all parties
• Be capable of working independently and autonomously
• Attention to detail – including the ability to identify swiftly any issues which may present a barrier to resolving a dispute
• Teamwork and mentoring – work collaboratively with other departments and disciplines across Paris Smith as well as supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Sound technical knowledge of process and procedure in dispute resolution/commercial litigation in the High Court, County Court and alternative dispute resolution forums
• Be empathetic and positive
• Be eager to work for a firm with a team culture, founded on shared values and with a clear sense of purpose
• Business development – a strong desire to be part of the continued development of the practice particularly in the Dorset region. Ideally, the applicant will already have established relationships within the Dorset area, albeit this is not a pre-requisite

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) 

Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation

Location: Bournemouth

Are you a Legal Secretary with experience in Commercial Litigation? My client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join its growing Commercial Litigation team in Bournemouth. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy working on challenging cases, this role could be perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and organising legal files efficiently
• Providing client care and communication support
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and handling deadlines
• Supporting fee earners with administrative and secretarial tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Legal Secretary experience is essential, ideally in Commercial Litigation
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office, legal IT systems and audio dictation

In order to apply, you must have 1+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary otherwise your application will not be considered.

If you're a dedicated Legal Secretary who takes pride in delivering high-quality support, then please apply for the role.

(Please note the salary is just a guideline).

#INDGEMN

My Bournemouth-based client is seeking a skilled Litigation Solicitor with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters, working under supervision.

You will be proactive and motivated, with a solid grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules and experience handling County Court claims. Familiarity with High Court claims and cost budgeting is also essential.

You should be able to demonstrate strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Debt Recovery
• Construction Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Contractual Disputes
• Contentious Probate/Inheritance Act Claims

We are looking for someone eager to contribute to the growth of the team and interested in participating in the firm’s business development efforts.

Hybrid working is available.

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

Please contact Chris Rodriguez ASAP to discuss this Commercial Litigation Solicitor/CILEX role, or send over your CV confidentially via the link below.

(Please note that salary is just a guide).

#INDMAL

Disputes Resolution Associate Solicitor/Senior Associate

Are you a senior level Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking for an exciting new challenge? Or perhaps you're an Associate ready to take the next step but feel limited in your current role?

This dynamic Legal 500 firm in Bournemouth is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate level to join its Dispute Resolution team. With ambitious growth goals and a strong leadership team, the firm offers the support and resources needed to excel. Its inclusive, transparent partnership approach ensures a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

In this role, you will advise clients on a wide range of disputes, including commercial contract issues, insolvency matters, professional negligence claims, corporate conflicts, shareholder agreements and defamation cases. Your work will span sectors such as Financial Services, Retail and Transport.

We are seeking a candidate with significant commercial litigation experience, strong leadership skills and a proven track record in business development to help expand the practice.

As a Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate, your key responsibilities will include:

• Run your own litigation caseload 
• Clear career path from the outset
• Showcasing technical expertise in complex matters
• Enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements, with a balance between office and remote work

This is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level within a thriving firm.

My client is very eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me discretely or send your CV confidentially by applying for this role online.

(Please note that the salary is just a guideline)

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor

Location: Bournemouth/hybrid working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 3+ years PQE Solicitor to join a thriving Contentious Private Client team. This role is ideal for someone eager to advance their legal career within a supportive environment that offers significant opportunities for growth and development.

My client are a Legal 500 law firm in the Bournemouth area is seeking a Contentious Wills & Probate Associate Solicitor to join its expanding private client team in a key position. With an ambitious growth strategy and a strong management team, the firm provides the support necessary to help you progress in your career.

You will manage a diverse caseload, building trusted, long-term relationships with clients. Your work will include contested wills, probate and trust claims, IPFDA litigation and Court of Protection matters. From day one, you'll receive the support needed to confidently manage your own cases.

Your role as a Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor will involve:

• Managing your own caseload of complex matters
• Handling a full range of contentious private client issues
• Engaging in business development and networking to attract new clients and grow the practice

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

Please contact Chris Rodriguez ASAP to discuss this Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor role based in the Bournemouth area or send over your CV confidentially via the link below.

(Please note salary is just a guide, depends on the experience of the candidate).

Corporate Senior Associate Solicitor

Location: Bournemouth/flexible hybrid working

My client is a leading Legal 200 law firm who is opening a new and exciting office in Bournemouth. It is looking for a Corporate Senior Associate Solicitor to help lead the growth of its new Bournemouth office, backed by our award-winning Corporate teams in other offices within the firm. If you’re experienced in corporate transactions, M&A and private equity and want to take ownership of building a practice, this is a rare opportunity to step up.

The Role:

• Help lead and grow the corporate legal team in Bournemouth
• Handle a mix of transactional work – acquisitions, disposals and restructures
• Advise on non-transactional matters like shareholders' agreements and share options
• Develop client relationships and drive business development
• Collaborate with a high-performing, regional team

About You:

• 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong background in M&A, PE-backed deals and general corporate advisory
• Commercially aware, organised and tech-savvy
• Confident leading matters and mentoring others
• Great at building client trust and growing business

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me confidentially or send your CV to Chris Rodriguez by applying on-line.

(Please note that salary is just a guide).

#INDCATS

Corporate Partner

Location : Bournemouth / flexible hybrid working

My client is a leading Legal 200 law firm who is opening a new and exciting office in Bournemouth. It is looking for a Corporate Partner to lead the growth of its new Bournemouth office, backed by our award-winning Corporate teams in other offices within the firm.

If you’re experienced in corporate transactions, M&A and private equity and want to take ownership of building a practice, this is a rare opportunity to step up.

The Role

• Lead and grow the corporate legal team in Bournemouth
• Handle a mix of transactional work – acquisitions, disposals and restructures
• Advise on non-transactional matters like shareholders' agreements and share options
• Develop client relationships and drive business development
• Collaborate with a high-performing, regional team

About You

• 6+ years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong background in M&A, PE-backed deals and general corporate advisory
• Commercially aware, organised and tech-savvy
• Confident leading matters and mentoring others
• Great at building client trust and growing business

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me confidentially or send your CV to Chris Rodriguez by applying on-line.

(Please note that salary is just a guide).

#INDMADS