Dispute Resolution Solicitor

QED Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm based in North London is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their team. This role involves managing a varied caseload of contentious probate and commercial litigation while engaging in property-related disputes. The firm values a collaborative culture and offers an agile working environment, competitive salary, and generous benefits. Ideal for someone with strong client-facing skills, keen judgment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Agile working options

Private medical cover

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in contentious probate and commercial litigation.
• Confident in managing a busy, varied caseload independently.
• Excellent communicator with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advising and acting on a range of commercial litigation disputes.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development.

Skills

Contentious probate

Commercial litigation

Client-facing skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor | Prestigious North London Firm

I am working exclusively with a highly regarded full-service law firm in North London that is seeking to appoint an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their respected team. The firm is well known for its longstanding reputation, high professional standards and a genuinely supportive culture that values integrity, expertise and collaboration.

The team delivers clear, efficient and human-centred advice to a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporates and international entities. With an ethos built on hard work, creativity and industry-leading expertise, this is an opportunity to join a practice that continues to thrive and innovate.

The Role

You will join a strong dispute resolution function and take responsibility for a varied caseload spanning contentious probate and commercial litigation, while also engaging with property-related disputes as required. The team manages matters in the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal and is experienced in both domestic and international matters.

You will manage your own caseload with confidence, working closely with a partner, solicitors and support staff. The position will suit someone who is proactive, commercially aware and adept at delivering strategic, solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of contentious probate matters
• Advising and acting on a range of commercial litigation disputes
• Supporting wider litigation work across the department where required
• Taking an active role in settlement strategies, mediation and early intervention
• Handling work across property-related disputes when needed
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• Providing clear, pragmatic, and cost-sensitive advice throughout

The Candidate

• Strong experience in contentious probate and commercial litigation
• Confident in managing a busy, varied caseload independently
• Excellent communicator with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Commercially astute with proven client-facing skills
• Organised, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to contribute to team culture and mentor junior colleagues
• Experience in networking and business development is advantageous

The Culture

The firm prides itself on a diverse team, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to professional excellence. They work with humility, creativity and a deep sense of responsibility to their clients. You can expect an environment that values innovation, supports career progression and encourages new ideas.

Rewards & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Agile working options
• Generous holiday entitlement with additional days accrued through length of service
• Private medical cover + subsidised gym membership
• Pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing benefits
• 10% discretionary profit costs on introduced work

This is a superb opportunity to join a prestigious North London practice in a key senior role and opportunity to shape their dispute resolution offering.

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