Dispute Resolution Solicitor

G2 Legal; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Bank Holidays

Income protection

Death in service

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

A regional Legal 500 firm in Essex is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Associate to join its growing team.

You will handle a broad litigation caseload across partnerships, professional negligence, insolvency disputes, property and construction matters, with strong Partner support and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with ~3–6 years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience handling contractual disputes and exposure to negligence or professional negligence claims.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedure and CPR; able to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategy, risk, costs and outcomes.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and correspondence.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Managing court deadlines and CPR requirements.
• Develop strong client relationships and support business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm.

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded regional Legal 500 law firm is looking to recruit a Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Associate to join its growing team in Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with around 3–6 years’ PQE who is looking for a broad and varied litigation role, working closely with experienced Partners while continuing to develop their own caseload and client relationships.

• What’s in it for you? Competitive salary depending on experience
• High-quality and varied litigation work
• Strong Partner support and mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Christmas closure
• Income protection and death in service
• Health cash plan and employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning and development support

The role

You will advise businesses, owner-managed companies and private clients across a broad range of contentious matters, including:

• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Insolvency-related disputes
• Property litigation
• Construction disputes, where relevant to your experience

You will manage your own matters alongside assisting Partners on more complex and high-value disputes, with involvement from initial instruction through to settlement or litigation.

• The role will also involve:Advising clients on strategy, risk, costs and potential outcomes
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and correspondence
• Conducting settlement negotiations and mediation
• Managing court deadlines and Civil Procedure Rules requirements
• Developing strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking activity
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm

About you

You will ideally be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 3–6 years’ PQE in commercial litigation or general dispute resolution.

You should have:

• Experience handling contractual disputes
• Exposure to negligence or professional negligence claims
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedure and the CPR
• Experience managing your own caseload and dealing directly with clients
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes

Experience in property litigation, construction disputes, shareholder/partnership disputes or insolvency litigation would be advantageous, although candidates do not need experience across every area.

This would suit a Dispute Resolution Solicitor looking to join a successful regional practice where they can broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and continue progressing their career.