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Trethowans LLP in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our growing Commercial Litigation team. You will handle a varied, high‑quality caseload including shareholder and director disputes and other corporate disputes. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years PQE, strong technical ability, pragmatic dispute resolution, and a collaborative, client‑focused approach. We offer hybrid working, clear progression, and a competitive salary and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Role Catastrophic Injury Associate – Southampton – Hybrid – Up to £53,000 A leading defendant insurance law firm is seeking an experienced Complex Injury Associate to join its specialist team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, acting on behalf of major insurer clients while benefiting from the support of a highly regarded national practice. As a Complex Injury Associate in Southampton, you will manage a varied caseload of serious injury matters, including claims involving life-changing injuries, while working closely with senior lawyers and partners on technically challenging and high-profile cases. The Role • Managing a caseload of complex injury and large loss claims from inception to resolution, • Handling matters involving serious and complex injuries, including multi-million-pound claims, • Conducting liability, causation and quantum investigations, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation, • Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders, • Developing and implementing case strategies to achieve the best outcomes, • Attending conferences, mediations and court hearings where required, • Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex litigation, • Ensuring compliance with client service standards and court deadlines The Candidate • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Litigation Executive, • Strong experience handling catastrophic injury, large loss or complex personal injury matters, • Proven understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules, • Experience dealing with insurer clients is advantageous, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent drafting and communication abilities, • Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively, • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to case handling, • Team player who can also work independently The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £53,000 dependent on experience, • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, • Company Pension, • Hybrid working, • Private medical insurance, • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover, • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers, • Supportive working environment with clear progression, • Strong training and development opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

The Role Complex Injury Senior Associate - Southampton – Hybrid – Up to £70,000 A leading national defendant law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its specialist Complex Injury team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, including complex injury matters, acting on behalf of major insurer clients across a broad range of sectors. As a Senior Associate within the Complex Injury team, you will manage a caseload of complex multi-track claims while supporting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury matters valued in excess of £1 million. This role offers exposure to technically challenging work, sophisticated insurer clients, and excellent long-term career development opportunities. The Role • Managing a caseload of complex multi-track personal injury claims valued from £100,000 to £500,000, • Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters exceeding £1 million, • Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity and litigation strategy, • Drafting pleadings, defences, schedules and counter-schedules, • Reviewing and analysing complex medical, liability and expert evidence, • Preparing valuations, reserve recommendations and quantum assessments, • Representing clients at mediations, settlement meetings and conferences, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, counsel and experts, • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team The Candidate • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, • Proven experience handling high-value multi-track personal injury litigation, • Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, insurance law and the CPR, • Experience managing complex liability and quantum issues, • Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, • Commercially minded with strong client relationship abilities, • Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines effectively, • Experience dealing with MIB claims, Article 75 matters or Uninsured/Untraced Driver claims would be advantageous The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £70,000 dependent on experience, • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, • Company Pension, • Hybrid working, • Private medical insurance, • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover, • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers, • Supportive working environment with clear progression, • Strong training and development opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Employment Solicitor Consultant Partner | Fully Remote (UK) Kingsley Wood is an innovative legal consultancy at the forefront of changing how lawyers work today. Our platform offers true independence and autonomy, combined with the strength of a trusted community and a well-established infrastructure. We provide the tools, support, and framework our Consultant Partners need to thrive and build successful, sustainable practices, empowering experienced litigators to focus on delivering outstanding client outcomes while growing their own business. What we offer A genuine consultant partner model with autonomy and flexibility and competitive fees share structure • Full administrative, compliance, and operational support, • Access to a collaborative partner network, • Modern legal tech infrastructure, • The ability to build a sustainable, scalable litigation client following without traditional firm constraints, • Earn up to 85% of what you bill, the minimum being 75%, • Flexibility on hours and days you work, • PII cover The Role We are seeking an employment solicitor with strong experience across a broad range of complex employment law to work in the capacity of a Partner and participating in business development. If you are an employment solicitor looking for the next step in your career, enjoying full control over your client relationships, fee arrangements, this opportunity is perfect for you. The Candidate You will be an experienced, commercially astute lawyer who: • 4 years’+ PQE in employment law, • Demonstrates strong technical drafting and advocacy skills, • Is comfortable generating work through existing contacts and business development initiatives, • Is ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated to grow their own client following, • Thrives in a flexible, modern working environment Candidates with an existing client following or clear business plan will be particularly attractive.

Our client is one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing Claimant Law Firms,combining a nationwide legal practice with a rapidly growing in-house Chambers. With a substantial volume of high-quality work, the organisation continues to expand rapidly and is committed to building one of the country's leading employed Bar practices. As part of their clear and achievable growth strategy, we have been instructed to recruit Barristers at all levels of Call to join this expanding team at a pivotal stage and contribute to its continued development. This is an outstanding opportunity for ambitious Counsel seeking the security and benefits of employed practice, whilst continuing to undertake varied and challenging advocacy, advisory and drafting work. There is an exceptional and consistent flow of instructions covering the full spectrum of litigation, including Small Claims, Fast Track, Multi-Track, CCMCs, interlocutory applications, conferences, pleadings and advisory work. We are keen to hear from Barristers with experience in one or more of the following: • Personal Injury, • Clinical Negligence, • Employers' Liability, • Public Liability, • Occupiers' Liability, • Road Traffic Accidents, • Civil Liberties, • Prison Law The successful candidates will be supported by an outstanding clerking team, led by a highly experienced ChiefClerk. They make significant efforts to ensure that workloads remain manageable within core working hours, with preparation time diarised appropriately. Whilst nationwide travel is required, this is carefully managed to ensure a healthy balance with home/office working. Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be borne by the business, as will the cost of renewing your practising certificate. Separate professional indemnity insurance is not required. You will be fully supported within Chambers by a collegiate and approachable team of barristers who are encouraging of open discussion of legal issues and ideas. You will receive mentoring from an experienced barrister, have access to comprehensive training materials and legal resources, and be provided with IT equipment and support. Clear policies are in place to ensure that instructions and papers are received in a timely and organised fashion. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to contribute to the continued growth of Chambers while developing their own practice. Candidates must hold a current Practising Certificate. Barristers of all levels of Call will be considered. The Opportunity Successful applicants will benefit from generous salary packages in line with independent practice, and; • Outstanding practice management team, led by a highly regarded Chief Clerk, • Structured career progression, training and partnership opportunities, • Nationwide practice with high-quality, continuous instructions, • Excellent work-life balance with preparation time built into working schedules, • Paid annual leave and sickness entitlement, • Company Pension and Salary sacrifice pension, • All travel and accommodation expenses covered, • Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle, • Hybrid and genuinely flexible working, • Full IT equipment provided, • NO Chambers Contributions / Rent / Clerks Fees This represents an excellent opportunity for self-employed Barristers considering employed practice or employed Counsel looking to join one of the UK's most ambitious and progressive legal organisations. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We welcome applications from women, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates, as well as those from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Trethowans LLP in Southampton seeks an experienced Senior Associate to bolster its Commercial Litigation Team. You will handle a varied, high-quality caseload and contribute to the firm's regional growth, advising on a broad range of disputes including shareholder and director matters. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, strong technical ability, and a collaborative approach. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A highly regarded regional firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate to join its growing Southampton team. You'll work closely with experienced partners on complex commercial disputes, while having the autonomy to build your own profile and client relationships. You'll handle a broad range of commercial disputes, including: • Contract and contractual disputes, • Professional negligence, • Director and shareholder disputes, • Disputes arising from business sales, • Debt recovery and commercial claims, • Mediation and other forms of ADR, • Court proceedings, from initial strategy through to resolution You'll have significant client contact, responsibility for your own matters and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across the wider firm. You'll be a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 4+ PQE, with strong experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes. • Technically strong with excellent drafting and analytical skills, • Commercial and pragmatic in your approach, • Confident managing matters with minimal supervision, • Comfortable dealing directly with clients, counsel and other professionals, • A team player who wants to contribute to the growth of the wider practice, • Interested in business development and developing long-term client relationships This is a firm that puts genuine responsibility alongside genuine support. You'll have the opportunity to work on quality disputes, develop your own client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the team. • High-quality commercial litigation work, • Strong partner support and mentoring, • A collaborative, people-focused culture, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Genuine scope for career progression, • The opportunity to develop your profile within a respected regional practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract Type: Fixed term – 24 months with potential for extension and/or permanency, Full-time Are you a Human Resources professional eager for a new challenge? Do you have current knowledge and recent experience of dealing with formal and informal cases such as disciplinaries, grievances and attendance management? Can you manage multiple cases at the same time? If so, we'd love to hear from you! This exciting opportunity will see you will be responsible for the effective management of cases from disciplinaries to grievances and performance to probation. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Managing multiple cases ensuring that all casework and employee relations (ER) activities are carried out in accordance with MCA and wider Civil Service policies and procedures., • Ensuring ER cases have a timely conclusion and act as an escalation point, where required., • Managing litigation cases including Employment Tribunal and Personal Injury., • Monitoring and maintaining up to date casework Management Information, identifying trends and risks, whilst proactively identifying solutions. Benefits • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary., • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave)., • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday., • Access to the staff discount portal., • Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc., • Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues., • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff., • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. About you • Experience of Employee Relations casework management which may include grievances, disciplinaries, attendance management, litigation, performance or probationary issues., • Up to date knowledge of Employment Law., • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage priorities., • Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including senior managers and external service providers., • CIPD Level 5, or willing to work towards. Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 17th September 2026

Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK. This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting. We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards. Responsibilities Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents. Representing clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant Person Specification Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases Professional qualification preferred but not essential Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently Ability to work under pressure INDFIR 47475BG26R41 The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

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