Solicitor​/Associate; NQ-' PQE

Solicitor/Associate (NQ-5 Years' PQE) Civil & Commercial Litigation - Bournemouth or London

We are seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx), from NQ to approximately 5 years' PQE, to join our growing Dispute Resolution team in Bournemouth or London. The role can be offered at Solicitor/Associate level, with more experienced candidates considered for Senior Associate appointment.

Join one of the South West's largest and most highly regarded litigation teams. Ranked in Legal 500/Chambers & Partners, and advising businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals, and high-net-worth clients on a broad range of complex disputes, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to accelerate their career within a growing and supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in advising on a broad range of commercial disputes, including:

• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Debt recovery and enforcement
• Property and land disputes
• Regulatory matters
• High-value and complex litigation

You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision whilst also supporting partners on larger and more complex matters.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong technical and drafting skills
• Enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Is commercially aware and solution-focused
• Has a genuine interest in dispute resolution and ADR
• Is keen to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team

Our Dispute Resolution Department is recognised in The Legal 500 which notes:

‘ ‘The team has a strong commercial litigation department. As a group, the team are excellent communicators, very efficient at case management and responsive to clients.'

You will be working within a dynamic environment that has a fun and supportive culture. We strive to provide a high-quality service to our clients and to continuously develop. You will work closely with Lauren Day , Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, and Conor Maher , Partner, Solicitor Advocate and Mediator. Both are key lawyers in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners (with Conor Maher also being individually ranked in both guides), reflecting the quality of work, supervision and career development available within the team.

Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding regional legal practice with over 185 staff and 8 offices. Our culture supports and encourages your career development and this role presents a real opportunity to progress through the firm. We are committed to supporting ambitious lawyers and offer a clearly defined career progression framework based on transparent competency criteria. Alongside technical development, we provide opportunities to build leadership, business development, and management skills.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 36 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension options
• Flexible benefits scheme (including gym membership, additional annual leave and healthcare cashback)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including home working and flexible hours
• Structured career progression and development opportunities

If you are looking to join a collaborative, ambitious, and highly respected litigation team to work on high-quality commercial disputes, develop your litigation skills, and build your career within one of the region's leading and fastest-growing firms, we would be delighted to hear from you.