Solicitor – Dispute Resolution (Property) – Bournemouth – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bournemouth
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with some hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £50,000 to £75,000

A respected regional firm is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its well-established Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment, working on complex property and civil litigation matters with a strong focus on quality advice and client service.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters, including:

• Property and landlord/tenant disputes
• Commercial disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Intellectual property and trademark matters
• Boundary disputes with neighbours
• Contested wills and estates
• Advising clients in urgent situations, including obtaining injunctions
• Supporting business development through networking and marketing activities
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with SRA requirements, Law Society protocols, and the LEXCEL quality mark

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or legal executive with:

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in dispute resolution and civil litigation
• Strong grounding in all aspects of dispute resolution, with property/landlord & tenant experience advantageous
• Excellent drafting, research, and advocacy skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing complex matters independently while supporting colleagues
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Effective use of IT and case management systems
• Commitment to professional development, risk management, and compliance

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary (£50,000–£75,000 DOE)
• Hybrid / Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Full back-office compliance and marketing support
• Access to practice management systems and legal resources
• Opportunity to work within a Legal 500 recognised team

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.