Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is recruiting a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a growing regional practice in a hybrid role. You will manage a varied civil and commercial disputes caseload with support from an established team.

The ideal candidate is a solicitor or CILEX with 2–6 PQE, comfortable handling matters with limited supervision and a strong client focus. The firm offers flexible hybrid working and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors or CILEX (2-6PQE) with litigation experience.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, organised and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of dispute resolution matters with autonomy.
• Advising clients on civil and commercial disputes.
• Handling matters from instruction through to settlement or trial where necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider litigation team.
• Delivering practical, commercial advice while maintaining client service.

Skills

Caseload management

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Autonomous worker

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified Solicitors or CILEX (2-6PQE)

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to strengthen its growing Dispute Resolution team with the appointment of a Dispute Resolution Solicitor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected litigation practice offering high-quality work, genuine autonomy and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

You'll work alongside experienced litigators within a collaborative team, managing your own caseload while benefiting from support and mentoring whenever required.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial disputes from instruction through to resolution.

The work is broad and includes a mix of litigation matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of dispute resolution matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Advising clients on a broad range of civil and commercial disputes.
• Handling matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial where necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider litigation team.
• Delivering practical, commercial advice while maintaining excellent client service.

About You

The firm is keen to hear from:

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX) (2 - 6PQE)
• Lawyers who are confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Individuals who are organised, commercially minded and proactive.
• Candidates who enjoy client contact and working as part of a supportive team.

The Team

You'll become part of an established Dispute Resolution department consisting of experienced solicitors across multiple offices.

The team has built an excellent reputation for delivering practical advice to individuals and businesses across a wide range of contentious matters.

The firm offers:

• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Hybrid working following probation, typically one to two days working from home each week.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing department.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.

Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for a Dispute Resolution Solicitor looking to join a respected regional practice offering quality work, flexibility and long-term progression.

If you're looking to take the next step in your litigation career within a supportive and well-established team, I\'d be pleased to discuss the opportunity with you.