Associate/Sr Associate - Dispute Resolution - Devon - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a respected Devon law firm in recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution, with hybrid working. The role provides exposure to a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters for businesses, charities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across the UK.

You will assist partners on varied litigation matters, manage files, develop a personal area of expertise, and benefit from mentoring, training, and a collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to five years' PQE
• Experience in contentious trusts and probate matters is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness essential
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client care and flexible hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior solicitors on a varied caseload of litigation matters, focusing on contentious trusts, probate disputes and broader commercial litigation
• Take responsibility for day-to-day management of files and client relationships
• Develop expertise in a chosen area of dispute resolution with mentoring and training
• Contribute to the team's success through excellent client service and business development activities

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Client care

Team collaboration

Business development

Dispute resolution

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive (CLE)

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution - Devon - Hybrid
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly regarded Dispute Resolution team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters, acting for businesses, charities, institutions and high-net-worth individuals across the UK. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own specialism while building a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative team.

• Assist partners and senior solicitors on a varied caseload of litigation matters, with a particular focus on contentious trusts, disputed wills, probate disputes and wider commercial litigation work
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of files, developing litigation and client relationship skills while working closely with experienced practitioners on complex and high-quality matters
• Build expertise within a chosen area of law, benefiting from regular training, mentoring and opportunities to develop a personal profile within the local community and wider market
• Contribute to the continued success of the team through exceptional client service, collaborative working and participation in business development and profile-raising activities

The successful candidate will be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to five years' post-qualification experience and a practical, proactive approach to dispute resolution. Experience in contentious trusts and probate matters would be advantageous, although candidates with broader litigation experience and a genuine interest in this area will also be considered. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering outstanding client care are essential.
In return, they will join a firm renowned for its supportive, family-feel culture. Colleagues are approachable, collaborative and genuinely invested in one another's success. The team works closely together, sharing knowledge and providing encouragement at every stage of a Solicitor's career. Alongside high-quality work and excellent career development opportunities, the firm promotes flexibility, wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance, creating an environment where individuals are empowered to reach their full potential.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*