Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Guden Solicitors Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

CPD funding

Job summary

Guden Solicitors Limited seeks a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with approximately 3–6 years’ PQE and professional fluency in Russian to join our commercial litigation team. You will manage a varied caseload, advise on dispute strategy, and supervise junior staff while collaborating with partners on high-value international matters.

Hybrid working arrangements and progression opportunities are offered, along with a commitment to development and exposure to international disputes.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with approximately three to six years’ PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial litigation, international arbitration or both.
• Experience managing files with limited supervision.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and advising on complex or sensitive disputes.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior colleagues and wider team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation and arbitration matters independently, with appropriate partner supervision.
• Advise clients on dispute strategy, procedural issues, risk, settlement options and enforcement.
• Lead disclosure, document review and evidence-gathering exercises.
• Liaise with counsel, experts, foreign lawyers, interpreters and other professional advisers.
• Manage deadlines, hearings, procedural timetables and case budgets.
• Supervise and support junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals.
• Contribute to business development activities, client presentations, pitches and legal updates.

Skills

Russian language

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Job description

We are seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with approximately three to six years’ post-qualification experience and professional fluency in Russian. You will manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation and arbitration matters, working closely with partners while taking responsibility for the day-to-day conduct of files.

Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial litigation and arbitration matters independently, with appropriate partner supervision.
• Advise clients on dispute strategy, procedural issues, risk, settlement options and enforcement.
• Lead disclosure, document review and evidence-gathering exercises.
• Liaise with counsel, experts, foreign lawyers, interpreters and other professional advisers.
• Manage deadlines, hearings, procedural timetables and case budgets.
• Supervise and support junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals.
• Contribute to business development activities, client presentations, pitches and legal updates.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with approximately three to six years’ PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial litigation, international arbitration or both.
• Demonstrable experience managing files and progressing matters with limited supervision.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and advising on complex or sensitive disputes.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior colleagues and wider team objectives.

We Offer:

• Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Funding and support for continuing professional development.
• Exposure to complex, high-value and international disputes.
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.