Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Solicitor/Legal Executive

Southampton

Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000 - £65,000 DoE

Are you a litigation solicitor who enjoys real responsibility, strong client relationships and quality work?

RecQuest are working with a highly regarded, established law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Southampton team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a role where you’ll be trusted with your own caseload, supported by experienced colleagues, and encouraged to develop both professionally and commercially.

You’ll join a collaborative litigation team handling a varied caseload of commercial disputes, with a strong focus on property-related litigation. The role offers excellent exposure, autonomy and the chance to make a genuine impact, both for clients and within the firm.

This firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal advice and building long-term client relationships. They value people who care about their work, communicate well, and want to be part of a positive team culture.

What They’re Looking For:

• Commercial litigation experience

• Commercial and/or property litigation exposure (desirable)

• Strong organisation and time management

• Confident communicator, written and verbal

• Comfortable managing deadlines and pressure

• Experience in a similar sized firm preferred

• Client-focused and personable

• Positive, proactive and flexible

• High attention to detail

• Commercially minded

• Takes pride in delivering quality work

• Team player with a professional approach

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters

• Advising clients clearly on strategy, progress and costs

• Handling a range of disputes, including property-related matters

• Drafting documents and progressing cases efficiently

• Using modern case management systems

• Attending team meetings and contributing to continuous improvement

• Supporting business development and firm growth

• Working towards individual and team fee targets

• Maintaining high professional and compliance standards

What’s In It For You?

• Quality litigation work with real responsibility

• Supportive and approachable leadership

• Strong team culture

• Opportunity to grow your profile within the firm

• Long-term career progression

• A firm that genuinely values professionalism and positivity

Interested?

If you’re looking for a litigation role where you’ll be trusted, supported and challenged in the right way, RecQuest would love to speak with you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.