Commercial Litigation Partner

Commercial Litigation Partner / Legal Director | Southampton Picture yourself in two years: you're the go-to commercial disputes lawyer in Southampton, leading high-value litigation for regional and national clients, with a growing practice that reflects your ambition and none of the City grind. A well-established South Coast firm with a strong commercial disputes foundation is looking for a senior Commercial Litigation lawyer to take the lead in Southampton. This isn't maintaining the status quo. It's building something bigger with proper backing. Your Future Here Year One: Establish yourself as the commercial disputes expert in Southampton. Take ownership of quality work, build relationships with the firm's broad client base; corporates, SMEs, family businesses. Year Two: Lead high-value, complex disputes. Raise your profile across Hampshire. Bring in new clients, mentor juniors, shape team strategy. Beyond: Partnership. A commercially successful practice that's professionally rewarding and sustainable. Your name carries weight. You built it. The Work Sophisticated, commercially driven disputes:Contract disputes, professional negligence, shareholder disputesHigh-value litigation across construction, tech, retail, healthcareMediation, arbitration, ADR alongside court workStrategic advisory for complex commercial issuesReal autonomy. Collaborative support. Loyal client base. About YouCommercial Litigation Solicitor (8+ years PQE) likely at Legal Director or Partner level Proven track record in commercial disputes and litigationPortable following or strong business development capabilityStrategic, commercially astute, ready to leadWhat You GetSenior remuneration reflecting your contributionHybrid working, genuine flexibilityHigh-value, diverse disputesComprehensive benefits: private medical, dental, health checksClear path to partnership with real autonomySouth Coast lifestyle without career compromiseLead a commercial disputes practice with substance, backing, and a future you actually want. Apply now for immediate consideration.