Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Location: Haywards Heath (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £60,000 £80,000 + bonus & commission
Contract: Full-time
Level: Salaried Partner (for the right candidate)
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their growing and ambitious team in Haywards Heath. This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident disputes lawyer to take on a senior role within a modern, forward-thinking firm, with salaried partner status available from the outset for the right individual.
The practice has a strong focus on advising business clients, handling a broad and high-quality caseload of commercial, civil, and property-related disputes. The firm is investing heavily in technology and innovation and offers the chance to play a key role in shaping a modern, AI-enabled dispute resolution practice.
Hybrid working is available, alongside a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload of civil, commercial, and property litigation matters
Advising predominantly business clients on dispute strategy and resolution
Handling matters through all stages, including pre-action, litigation, ADR, and settlement
Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
Supporting the continued growth and development of the dispute resolution department
About You
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE
Solid experience across a broad mix of civil, commercial, and/or property litigation
Strong technical ability combined with excellent client-handling skills
Commercially minded and confident in contributing to business development
Comfortable working collaboratively within a team-focused environment
Employment law experience is welcomed but not required
What's on Offer
Generous basic salary of £60,000 £80,000 (depending on experience)
Bonus structure: 20% of billings above £180,000
Commission: 15% of any work introduced to the firm
Salaried Partner designation from day one (for the right candidate)
High-quality, interesting work with a strong business client base
Hybrid working and flexibility
A supportive, mixed-level team within a modern, technology-driven firm
Genuine opportunity to influence and help shape a progressive dispute resolution practice