Dispute Resolution Solicitor

BWS Law; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k–£50k

22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Additional leave based on service

Discretionary bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Friendly, supportive environment

Job summary

BWS Law in Loughborough is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join the growing team. The role is suitable for a solicitor from newly qualified up to around 8 years’ PQE, with responsibilities tailored to experience.

You will handle a broad range of civil litigation and contentious matters, managing your own caseload and dealing directly with clients. The firm emphasises client service and practical, commercial dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales or due to qualify soon.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own caseload and work to deadlines.
• Confident liaising directly with clients and providing high-quality service.
• Practical and commercial approach to resolving disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across civil litigation and contentious matters.
• Provide advice and representation in disputes including landlord/tenant, property ownership and probate.
• Handle debt recovery for businesses and individuals, including court proceedings.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Client interaction

Caseload management

Deadline-driven

Practical/commercial approach

Client service

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Newly qualified or due to qualify soon

Job description

We are looking for a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our growing team in Loughborough.

The role is suitable for a solicitor from newly qualified up to around 8 years’ PQE, with the level of responsibility and caseload tailored to the experience of the successful candidate.

The role

Our Dispute Resolution team deals with a broad range of civil litigation and contentious matters, acting for both individuals and businesses.

The work includes:

• General litigation – advice and representation in a wide range of civil disputes
• Landlord and tenant – commercial and residential disputes, lease renewals, possession proceedings and service charge disputes
• Property ownership disputes – including advising unmarried couples on complex property and ownership matters
• Contested probate – including Inheritance Act claims, executor disputes and challenges to Wills
• Debt recovery – acting for businesses and individuals, including court proceedings and enforcement

You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, deal directly with clients and work on a varied range of interesting and often complex disputes.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, or due to qualify shortly
• Has an interest in developing their career in Dispute Resolution
• Has good written and verbal communication skills
• Is confident dealing directly with clients
• Can manage their own caseload and work to deadlines
• Takes a practical and commercial approach to resolving disputes
• Takes pride in providing a high level of client service
• Is willing to get involved and contribute to the continued development of the department

Previous experience in Dispute Resolution is preferred, but we are happy to consider newly qualified solicitors with relevant training and the right attitude.

About BWS Law

BWS Law is a modern, growing law firm based in Loughborough. We have a strong focus on providing excellent client service, communicating properly with our clients and creating a supportive environment for our people.

We are continuing to grow across the firm, and this is an opportunity to join the Dispute Resolution team at an exciting time.

We want people who are approachable, hardworking and take ownership of their work. In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly and ambitious firm, with genuine scope to take on responsibility and progress.

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
• 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave based on length of service, increasing by one day per year after two years’ service, up to a maximum of 25 days
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Support and opportunities for career development
• A friendly and supportive working environment

We would like to hear from you.