Dispute Resolution Solicitor – 3–5 PQE – Commercial Litigation – Belfast

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Careers in Belfast seeks a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 3–5 PQE for a busy commercial litigation practice. You will manage a varied caseload across company disputes, property and banking recovery, with appropriate supervision.

The role offers high-profile clients, a collaborative cross-department team, and room to shape your practice in NI. A commercial, solutions-first mindset and ability to work independently are key.

PQE and salary levels are indicative and subject to review.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Qualified in NI, or in E&W/ROI and keen to practise in NI.
• Comfortable running your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Commercial, solutions-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of company and shareholder disputes, professional negligence and related disputes.
• Property, construction, procurement and banking recovery disputes.
• Contentious probate and trust claims.
• Litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution methods for claimants and defendants.

Skills

3–5 PQE

Commercial litigation

Caseload management

Education

NI qualified

E&W/ROI eligible

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor – 3–5 PQE – Commercial Litigation – Belfast

Tired of the same type of file landing on your desk? This Dispute Resolution role offers real breadth.

A respected Belfast commercial practice wants a 3–5 PQE solicitor to join a team trusted with some of the region’s most challenging disputes.

You’ll handle a mix of:

• Company and shareholder disputes, professional negligence and reputation management
• Property, construction, procurement and banking recovery disputes
• Contentious probate and trust claims
• Litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and expert determination, for claimants and defendants alike

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation or general dispute resolution
• Qualified in NI, or in E&W / ROI and keen to practise in NI
• Comfortable running your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• A commercial, solutions-first mindset

The appeal:

• High-profile clients and complex, varied work
• A collaborative team that works across departments
• Room to shape your practice in the direction that interests you

Any reference to PQE and salary levels is indicative and subject to review.