Dispute Resolution Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Income protection

Health cash plan & EAP

Learning & development

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Associate in Essex to handle a broad range of contentious matters for businesses and private clients. Ideal candidates have around 3–6 years' PQE in commercial litigation or general dispute resolution.

You will manage matters from instruction through to settlement or litigation, draft pleadings and witness statements, and build strong client relationships with partner support and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience handling contractual disputes and negligence claims.
• Strong drafting, analytical skills and familiarity with CPR.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategy, risk, costs and outcomes.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Manage court deadlines and CPR requirements.
• Develop strong client relationships and assist business development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.

Skills

Contractual disputes

Negligence

CPR knowledge

Client management

Education

Solicitor or CILEx qualified

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Associate - Essex

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
• Pension scheme
• 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:

• Contractual disputes
• 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.