Contract Disputes Associate — Litigation, ADR & Growth

ARAG plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ARAG Law is seeking an Associate to join the Contract Disputes team within the Volume Litigation Department. You will manage a caseload across commercial disputes, using courts, mediation, or ADR to resolve cases while keeping costs controlled.

You will work with the team to meet SLAs and KPIs, support on financial targets, and share knowledge with colleagues. A strong grounding in contract law, civil procedure, and SRA obligations is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of contract law and civil procedure is essential.
• Experience of running Fast Track value cases is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of disputes with a focus on commercial outcomes.
• Maintain cost control and efficiency in case handling.
• Support delivery of SLAs, KPIs, and billing targets set by Head of Department.
• Utilise management information to drive departmental objectives.
• Assess prospects of success in line with client policy and procedures.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices.
• Review processes and implement improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to SRA standards and obligations.

Skills

Contract law

Civil procedure

Fast Track cases

Job description

ARAG Law is seeking an Associate to join the Contract Disputes team within the Volume Litigation Department. You will manage a caseload across commercial disputes, using courts, mediation, or ADR to resolve cases while keeping costs controlled.

You will work with the team to meet SLAs and KPIs, support on financial targets, and share knowledge with colleagues. A strong grounding in contract law, civil procedure, and SRA obligations is essential.