Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Generous annual leave

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd. is seeking a junior Dispute Resolution Solicitor to manage a broad chancery caseload in Central London, with direct access to experienced partners from day one.

You will handle property litigation, commercial disputes and contentious probate matters, gaining hands-on exposure in a collegiate environment and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1–2 years PQE.
• Demonstrable property litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Confident client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own litigation caseload from instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications and instructions to counsel and experts.
• Advise clients on merits, risks, costs and funding options.
• Participate in ADR, including mediation and without prejudice negotiations.
• Attend hearings, conferences with counsel and client meetings.
• Support business development activities, including seminars, articles and networking.

Skills

Property litigation

Civil Procedure Rules

Drafting skills

Client communication

PQE 1-2 years

Education

England & Wales solicitor

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive DOE + up to 10% bonus

Are you a junior litigation solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and direct access to experienced partners from day one?

This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded Dispute Resolution team handling a broad range of chancery litigation matters for businesses, charities, institutional clients and private individuals. The team is led by highly respected partners and offers the kind of hands‑on exposure that can be difficult to find in larger departments.

You’ll manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision while also supporting on more complex and high‑value disputes. The work spans property litigation, commercial disputes, and contentious probate matters, providing excellent breadth for a solicitor looking to develop a strong litigation skillset early in their career.

From landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims and TOLATA matters through to shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims and inheritance disputes, you’ll enjoy a varied caseload with regular client contact and the opportunity to take ownership of your files. You’ll also benefit from close mentoring, funded training and a clear route for progression within a friendly, collegiate environment in Central London.

What you’ll do

• Manage your own litigation caseload from instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications and instructions to counsel and experts.
• Advise clients on merits, risks, costs and funding options.
• Participate in ADR, including mediation and without prejudice negotiations.
• Attend hearings, conferences with counsel and client meetings.
• Support business development activities, including seminars, articles and networking.

What you’ll need

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-2 years' PQE (or equivalent pre‑qualification experience).
• Demonstrable property litigation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Confident client‑facing communication skills.

You’ll join a collaborative Dispute Resolution team undertaking a high‑quality chancery caseload with regular exposure to matters heard in the FTT, County Court, High Court and appellate courts. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous annual leave, season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme.