Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Fisher Jones Greenwood; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Dispute Resolution lawyer to advise on various contentious civil and commercial matters. Responsibilities include managing your own caseload, engaging in business development, and providing proactive legal advice. The ideal candidate will have a background in dispute resolution and approximately 5+ years PQE. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Ongoing training and mentoring

State-of-the-art case management system

Qualifications

• Dispute Resolution background in a well-regarded law firm.
• Approximately 5+ years PQE; consideration given to Newly Qualified candidates.
• Ability to offer advice that achieves the best result for the client.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious civil and commercial matters.
• Manage your own caseload and support senior team members.
• Engage in business development to grow your own and the firm’s network.

Skills

Dispute Resolution background in a well-regarded law firm

Proactive, self-motivated approach

Ability to build lasting relationships

Education

Approximately 5+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

As part of an ambitious department, you will advise on various contentious civil and commercial matters, including property and construction disputes, contentious probate matters, cohabitee disputes, debt recovery, negligence-related matters, partnership, director and shareholder disputes. You will be expected to manage your own caseload; you'll get exposure to complex transactions at an early stage by supporting senior team members and you'll actively engage in business development to grow both your own and the firm's network.

At Fisher Jones Greenwood, our people are the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative culture across all our 7 Essex locations, and our passion to providing excellence in legal services is undeniable. We became part of the Lawfront group in 2021 and have benefitted from investment, ambition and growth ever since. Currently we're looking for someone to join our successful Dispute Resolution team in Chelmsford.

In addition to getting the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented people who will genuinely add value to your career and exposure, you'll be a part of a fast-growing, well financed and invested business with huge ambition, but we have comparatively low billable targets, meaning that you'll definitely benefit from a well-adjusted work / life balance.

We offer a very competitive salary that will be reflective of your experience and ability, we have a range of benefits but also offer the ability to flex this based on your needs and wants. In addition, you can expect excellent ongoing training and mentoring to help you achieve your professional goals and a state-of-the-art case management system to make your work more efficient and easier to manage.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious civil and commercial matters, including property and construction disputes, contentious probate, cohabitee disputes, debt recovery, negligence-related matters, and partnership, director and shareholder disputes.
• Manage your own caseload and support senior team members; participate in early exposure to complex transactions.
• Engage in business development to grow your own and the firm’s network.

Qualifications

• Dispute Resolution background in a well-regarded law firm.
• Approximately 5+ years PQE; consideration given to Newly Qualified candidates.
• Ability to offer advice that achieves the best result for the client; proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.

About Fisher Jones Greenwood

Fisher Jones Greenwood operates across 7 Essex locations and joined the Lawfront group in 2021, benefiting from investment, ambition and growth since then. Currently we are looking for someone to join our Dispute Resolution team in Chelmsford.

Benefits and Career Development

Exposure to talented colleagues, fast-growing and well-financed business with ambitious plans, and a supportive work environment with a focus on work/life balance. Competitive salary aligned with experience, flexible benefits, ongoing training and mentoring, and a state-of-the-art case management system to improve efficiency.