Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Training and development

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is assisting a respected niche law firm in Manchester to recruit a solicitor for a specialist sports disputes practice. The role covers sporting disputes, arbitrations, disciplinary proceedings and regulatory investigations, with close collaboration to leading practitioners on high-profile matters.

The successful candidate will join a team delivering training, development, and a long-term career in this sought-after field, with flexible hybrid working and a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor at NQ level or up to circa 4 years' PQE.
• Experience in sports regulatory work would be advantageous but is by no means essential.
• Applications are welcomed from high-calibre commercial litigation lawyers seeking to develop a specialist practice in this area.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sporting disputes, arbitrations, disciplinary proceedings and regulatory investigations.
• Work closely with leading practitioners handling high-profile matters.
• Develop expertise within a niche and highly sought-after area of law.
• Direct client exposure, with excellent training and development opportunities.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Sports regulatory

Education

Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE)

Job description

Your new company Our client is a respected niche law firm that advises clients operating in a dynamic and fast-paced sector.

The team acts on a broad range of contentious, regulatory and advisory matters, often involving high-profile clients and complex legal issues.

Your new role This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist disputes team advising on sporting disputes, arbitrations, disciplinary proceedings and regulatory investigations.

You will work closely with leading practitioners in the field, handling high-profile matters whilst developing expertise within a niche and highly sought-after area of practice.

What you'll need to succeed You should be a qualified solicitor at NQ level or with up to circa 4 years' PQE. Previous experience in sports regulatory work would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

Applications are welcomed from high-calibre commercial litigation lawyers seeking to develop a specialist practice in this area.

What you get in return This is a rare opportunity to join a leading specialist practice and work on some of the most interesting and high-profile disputes within the sports sector.

The role offers direct client exposure, excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career within a highly sought-after area of law. In addition, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements.