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Date Added: Fri 05/12/2025

NQ-3PQE Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Basingstoke

Basingstoke, RG21, UK
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Company: HENDERSON SCOTT LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £50000.00 - £75000.00 per annum

A prestigious and well-established law firm in Basingstoke, Hampshire is seeking an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its expanding and highly respected dispute resolution team. Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm offers City-quality work delivered within a friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build a strong and varied litigation career alongside highly experienced practitioners.

The Work

The team advises a wide-ranging client base and handles a broad mix of commercial and property-related disputes. Matters include:

General Commercial Litigation

  • Breach of contract

  • Professional negligence

  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

  • Unfair prejudice claims

  • Breach of directors' duties

  • Intellectual property disputes

  • Fraud and asset recovery

  • Insurance coverage issues

  • Tax disputes

  • Regulatory investigations

  • Defamation, libel, and slander

Property & Real Estate Litigation

  • Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals

  • Covenant enforcement and related advice

  • Rights of way, easements, and other adjoining landowner issues

  • Housing development disputes

  • Squatter eviction

  • Adverse possession

  • Boundary disputes

  • Trespass and nuisance claims

You will gain exposure to a varied caseload and benefit from early responsibility, direct client contact, and involvement in high-quality work typically associated with larger City practices.

The Ideal Candidate
  • Qualified Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

  • Experience in commercial litigation (during training or post-qualification)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail

  • Confident communicator with strong client-handling ability

  • Commercial mindset and pragmatic approach

  • Team-focused, with the ability to work independently when needed

  • Willingness to support business development and contribute to the team's growth

What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • High-quality, complex work with an impressive client base

  • Genuine work-life balance

  • Clear progression and career development opportunities

  • Supportive culture with direct mentoring from senior lawyers

This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior litigator to join a thriving Commercial Litigation team within a firm recognised for its technical excellence, strong culture, and commitment to developing its people.


📞 For a confidential discussion, please contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on #removed#.

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