Associate/Sr Associate-Dispute Resolution-Exeter-4+ PQE – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A collaborative, forward thinking and

Clear career progression and

Wellbeing, work life balance

Diversity and inclusion programs

Access to high quality work and a силь

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Exeter is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. You will handle a broad range of commercial disputes for national and international clients from day one, with autonomy over your own caseload and opportunities to develop a client following.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position in Exeter with a salary of £65,000 to £80,000 depending on experience, and a supportive, collaborative environment within a

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in dispute resolution.
• Broad experience across commercial disputes or a developed sector specialism.
• Strong communication skills.
• Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong commercial judgement and a proactive, solutions focused approach.
• Motivation to develop a specialism and build a client following over time.
• Confidence handling a high level of responsibility and autonomy.
• A client following is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and assisting with a broad range of commercial dispute matters.
• Contractual and shareholder disputes.
• Financial and professional negligence claims.
• Judicial review.
• Business risk and regulatory matters.
• Working with specialist sub teams (sports, energy & waste, marine, business risk & regulation, insolvency).
• Running your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Commercial disputes

Communication skills

Autonomy

Business development

Client relationships

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution – Exeter – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A highly regarded and expanding Dispute Resolution team is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its successful Exeter office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked team, handling high quality and complex commercial disputes for a diverse national and international client base.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing and assisting with a broad range of commercial dispute matters, including:

• Contractual and shareholder disputes
• Financial and professional negligence claims
• Judicial review
• Business risk and regulatory matters
• Working with specialist sub teams (sports, energy & waste, marine, business risk & regulation, insolvency)
• Acting for start ups, SMEs, multi nationals, institutional investors, banks and public sector bodies
• Running your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development

You will join a well established team with an excellent reputation, gaining exposure to high value, complex work from day one.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a senior lawyer with:

• 4+ years PQE in dispute resolution
• Broad experience across commercial disputes or a developed sector specialism
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire client confidence
• Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Strong commercial judgement and a proactive, solutions focused approach
• Motivation to develop a specialism and build a client following over time
• Confidence handling a high level of responsibility and autonomy
• A client following is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A collaborative, forward thinking and supportive working environment
• Clear career progression and opportunities to develop a specialism
• Strong focus on wellbeing, work life balance and professional growth
• Opportunities to engage in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups
• Access to high quality work and a strong client base

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £65000 – £80000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon