Commercial Disputes Lawyer – Plymouth – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Plymouth (Hybrid: minimum 2 days office)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Disputes Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join its fast growing alternative legal services division within its Plymouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing, innovative team delivering complex litigation and high-volume workstreams for major household name clients across retail, utilities, technology, government, financial services and online marketplaces.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and stimulating caseload of commercial disputes, including:

• Defending small claims, fast track, intermediate track and multi-track matters
• Drafting acknowledgements of service, defences, witness statements and applications
• Handling set aside, strike out and summary judgment applications
• Preparing bundles, statements of costs and instructions to counsel
• Managing injunction applications, appeals and enforcement (including HCEO instructions, Charging Orders and Attachment of Earnings Orders)
• Conducting ADR, including telephone mediations and without prejudice negotiations
• Taking a commercial, pragmatic approach to settlement
• Working closely with senior lawyers, paralegals, project managers and legal technologists to deliver efficient, tech enabled services
• Potentially supervising paralegals and/or managing dedicated workstreams depending on experience
• You’ll join a collaborative team of 8 lawyers and around 25 paralegals, supporting a wide range of disputes such as fraud, overcharging, data breach claims, discrimination, defective goods, missed appointments, KYC disputes, withheld funds, and more.

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

• A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in commercial litigation, insolvency, insurance or similar disputes work
• Experience supervising at least one team member
• Strong technical litigation skills and confidence handling complex and volume matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, commercially minded approach
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and attend the Plymouth office at least twice weekly

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and innovative working environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in project management, people leadership and legal technology
• Clear career development pathways within a growing division
• Flexible working arrangements
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, including Mindful Business Charter initiatives
• An inclusive culture with active DEI networks and support for all colleagues

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.