Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation (Southampton)

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation (Southampton)

As part of our strategic growth plans, we are seeking an experienced 5+ PQE Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial Litigation Team, based in our Southampton office.

About Trethowans LLP

Trethowans is a leading regional law firm with a reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and outstanding client service. With offices across the South and a strong presence in the region, we act for a wide range of clients including SMEs, large corporates, owner-managed businesses, and individuals.

Our Commercial Litigation team is recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value commercial disputes and for working collaboratively across the firm's practice areas to deliver the best results for our clients.

The Role

We are looking for a talented Senior Associate to join our growing Commercial Litigation team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the team's continued growth, working on a varied and high-quality caseload while helping to further develop our presence across the region.

The successful candidate will have significant experience advising clients on a broad range of commercial disputes, with particular expertise in shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, including shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes, construction disputes, contract claims, professional negligence, and insolvency-related matters.
• Managing your own caseload of complex and high-value matters, whilst supporting partners on strategic litigation.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, witness evidence and court applications, and representing clients through court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to businesses and individuals.
• Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities and the generation of new work.
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, ideally gained at a respected regional or national firm.
• Strong experience in shareholder and director disputes, corporate and commercial disputes.
• Experience in construction disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent technical ability, sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage client relationships confidently and effectively.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues across different disciplines.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and success of a leading regional Commercial Litigation practice.
• A firm that values its people and invests in long term career development.
• Clear and transparent progression opportunities.
• High-quality work and exposure to a broad and diverse client base.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture and modern working practices, including hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.