Solicitor – Dispute Resolution (Property) – Bournemouth – Bournemouth

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

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.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

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