Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor

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