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Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Solicitor/Legal Executive - Southampton

Confidential via RecQuestSouthampton

Salary

£40k – £60k

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Office

Experience

2+ Years PQE

About this role

Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Solicitor/Legal Executive

Southampton

Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000 - £65,000 DoE

Are you a litigation solicitor who enjoys real responsibility, strong client relationships and quality work?

RecQuest are working with a highly regarded, established law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Southampton team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a role where you’ll be trusted with your own caseload, supported by experienced colleagues, and encouraged to develop both professionally and commercially.

You’ll join a collaborative litigation team handling a varied caseload of commercial disputes, with a strong focus on property-related litigation. The role offers excellent exposure, autonomy and the chance to make a genuine impact, both for clients and within the firm.

This firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal advice and building long-term client relationships. They value people who care about their work, communicate well, and want to be part of a positive team culture.

What They’re Looking For:

  • Commercial litigation experience

  • Commercial and/or property litigation exposure (desirable)

  • Strong organisation and time management

  • Confident communicator, written and verbal

  • Comfortable managing deadlines and pressure

  • Experience in a similar sized firm preferred

  • Client-focused and personable

  • Positive, proactive and flexible

  • High attention to detail

  • Commercially minded

  • Takes pride in delivering quality work

  • Team player with a professional approach

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters

  • Advising clients clearly on strategy, progress and costs

  • Handling a range of disputes, including property-related matters

  • Drafting documents and progressing cases efficiently

  • Using modern case management systems

  • Attending team meetings and contributing to continuous improvement

  • Supporting business development and firm growth

  • Working towards individual and team fee targets

  • Maintaining high professional and compliance standards

What’s In It For You?

  • Quality litigation work with real responsibility

  • Supportive and approachable leadership

  • Strong team culture

  • Opportunity to grow your profile within the firm

  • Long-term career progression

  • A firm that genuinely values professionalism and positivity

Interested?

If you’re looking for a litigation role where you’ll be trusted, supported and challenged in the right way, RecQuest would love to speak with you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Posted 17 April 2026

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