Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Puro Associates; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional firm in Ashford, Kent is seeking a skilled Litigation Solicitor to join their Dispute Resolution team. The firm offers a varied caseload, genuine career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will have solid litigation experience, strong negotiation and drafting skills, and a proactive approach to professional development. This position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £60,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Clear progression pathways

Professional development support

Friendly team environment

Strong mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong background in general litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience across one or more relevant practice areas.
• Confident managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of litigation matters.
• Provide expert advice and representation to clients.
• Engage in business development and networking initiatives.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Client-focused

Commercially aware

Education

Qualified Solicitor

ACTAPS membership or contentious probate experience

Job description

Litigation Solicitor – Dispute Resolution

Location : Ashford, Kent

Salary : £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Litigation Solicitor to join a respected regional firm within their expanding Dispute Resolution team. This role offers a diverse and stimulating caseload, genuine career progression, and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position will suit a solicitor with solid litigation experience who thrives on variety and is looking to develop further within a dynamic and client‑focused practice.

The Role

You’ll handle a broad range of litigation matters, providing expert advice and representation to both individual and corporate clients. The work will include:

• Commercial and residential landlord & tenant disputes
• Building and construction disputes
• Professional negligence and contractual disputes
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Debt recovery and insolvency (corporate and personal)

Contentious probate and inheritance claims, including:

• Contested wills and inheritance disputes
• Inheritance Act claims
• Removal of executors and estate disputes

Financial provision for dependants

Property and intestacy issues. You’ll also play an active part in the continued growth of the department through business development and networking initiatives.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with a strong background in general litigation or dispute resolution
• Experience across one or more of the above practice areas
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Client‑focused, commercially aware, and confident managing your own caseload
• ACTAPS membership or contentious probate experience advantageous but not essential
• Team player who enjoys collaboration, with a proactive approach to professional development

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £45,000 – £60,000, depending on experience
• High‑quality, varied caseload across commercial and private client disputes
• Clear progression pathways and professional development support
• Friendly, collaborative team environment with strong mentoring
• Opportunity to develop your profile within a respected and growing firm

For more information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

El Wilson, Puro Associates

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