Dispute Resolution Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Greater London is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, specializing in property and commercial litigation, and working with privately paying clients. This role involves maintaining client communication, conducting casework efficiently, and supporting junior colleagues. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a family-friendly policy environment.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus one birthday day

Qualifications

• Experience across a broad range of property litigation matters.
• Handling commercial litigation including contractual claims.
• Advocacy experience in Court or Tribunal (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied litigation and dispute resolution caseload.
• Conducting casework efficiently and timely.
• Maintaining communication with clients and meeting client-care standards.
• Providing legal analysis and advising clients.
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Commercial litigation experience

Strong communication skills

Business development interest

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current practising certificate

3–6 years’ post-qualification experience

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor | 3–6 years’ PQE | Job Ref: 215302065

A well-established firm in Tower Hamlets are seeking a Solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE who has strong experience in property and commercial/civil litigation. Experience working with privately paying clients is essential. Owing to continued growth and increasing demand, the team is looking to appoint an additional solicitor to help support and expand the department. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, acting for private individuals as well as small and medium-sized businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing a varied litigation and dispute resolution caseload
• Conducting casework efficiently and in a timely manner
• Maintaining clear, consistent communication with clients and meeting client-care standards
• Keeping up to date with relevant legal developments
• Ensuring accurate time-recording, billing, and file management
• Dealing with routine correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy where appropriate
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation
• Providing sound legal analysis and advising clients on suitable courses of action
• Completing administrative tasks to ensure smooth departmental operations
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues where required

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience across a broad range of property litigation matters, including landlord possession, disrepair, tenancy disputes, lease extensions, service charge disputes, and breach of covenant cases
• Experience handling commercial litigation, including contractual claims
• 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience
• Advocacy experience in the County Court or Tribunal (beneficial but not essential)
• Experience acting for privately funded clients, including individuals and SMEs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse client base
• Strong interest in business development and client relationship building
• Confident telephone and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively under pressure
• Strong written communication and problem-solving skills
• Good IT proficiency and commercial awareness
• Current practising certificate

Desirable

• Knowledge of alternative funding arrangements, including CFAs and DBAs
• Previous experience in marketing or networking activities

Terms of Employment

• Hours: 35 per week (Monday–Friday, 9.30am–5.30pm)
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Holiday: 25 days’ annual leave plus one birthday day
• Location: Primarily based in the Tower Hamlets area
• Flexible working: Available
• Policies: Family-friendly policies in place
• Benefits: Workplace pension scheme and performance-related bonus scheme
• Start date: As soon as possible

How to Apply

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: 215302065

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