Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Death in service benefit

Paid sick leave

Company pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3–5 PQE) for its London City practice. You will manage a high-value civil and commercial litigation caseload with direct exposure to respected partners and hands-on case autonomy.

The role offers a transparent pathway for long-term career progression, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to advise business owners, corporate entities, and private clients through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and High Court

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–5 years PQE in dispute resolution or civil/commercial litigation within UK practice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse, high-value litigation caseload.
• Represent business owners, corporate entities, and private clients.
• Provide strategic advice through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and High Court / County Court proceedings.

Skills

Negotiation

Client focus

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3–5 PQE)

Location: London City

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

Are you an ambitious litigation solicitor looking to step into a growing, forward-thinking London City practice? Our client is an established City law firm seeking a talented Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3–5 PQE) to join their expanding team. Offering direct exposure to high-quality civil and commercial disputes, this role provides an exceptional platform for an associate who wants hands‑on case autonomy, sophisticated work, and a transparent pathway for long‑term career progression.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will take ownership of a diverse, high-value litigation caseload while working alongside respected partners across the practice. Representing business owners, corporate entities, and private clients, you will deliver strategic advice through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and High Court / County Court proceedings. Supported by a collaborative working culture and modern practice management systems, this position offers the ideal environment to sharpen your technical expertise, build your market profile, and mentor junior associates.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Background: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–5 years PQE in dispute resolution or civil/commercial litigation within UK practice.
• Technical Breadth: Proven experience managing contract disputes, shareholder/partnership conflicts, property litigation, debt recovery, and broader civil claims. Experience in contested probate or property disputes is highly desirable.
• Procedural Proficiency: Strong grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), court protocols, ADR, mediation, and arbitration processes, backed by meticulous drafting skills.
• Commercial & Client Focus: Confident advocate with excellent negotiation skills, a pragmatic approach to dispute avoidance, and a proactive attitude toward regional networking and business development.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary & Bonus: £60,000 – £70,000 dependent on experience level, plus a discretionary performance bonus.
• Health & Protection: Private healthcare, death in service benefit, paid sick leave, and company pension scheme.
• Time Off & Balance: 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, supported by flexible working options in a central London City location.
• Progression & Culture: Defined development plans for career advancement, ongoing funded CPD, and a supportive, results-driven team environment.