Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their Brighton office. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload involving professional negligence and commercial disputes, and will possess strong skills in client handling and drafting. The firm offers a collaborative work environment, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a clear pathway to professional development.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Mentoring schemes

Generous holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Candidates should have solid experience in commercial dispute resolution.
• Confidence in client handling is required.
• Strong drafting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload under supervision.
• Contribute to team projects and support junior colleagues.
• Involvement in business development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Experience in commercial dispute resolution

Client handling

Drafting skills

Time-management proficiency

Job description

Job title: Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Location: Brighton

Salary: £55,000 - £68,000

PQE Level: 2-5 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

An established regional firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its Brighton office. The role sits within a busy Disputes team handling a broad mix of professional negligence and commercial disputes, including banking litigation, shareholder issues, defamation, and contentious insolvency.

Responsibilities

You’ll manage your own caseload under supervision, contribute to team projects, and support junior colleagues. The team values a pragmatic, client-focused approach and encourages involvement in business development and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Candidates should have solid experience in commercial dispute resolution, confidence in client handling, drafting skills, and time‑management proficiency.

Benefits

The firm offers hybrid working, structured progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, mentoring schemes, and generous holiday allowances.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team with a strong reputation and a clear pathway to development.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within East Sussex or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

• (e) [e-mail]
• (m) 07921 895 776
• (t) 0117 917 1864
• (l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.