Dispute Resolution Solicitor (6+ PQE)

Howes Percival LLP; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work discounts

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday entitlement

Private medical cover

Well-being calendar and events

Job summary

Howes Percival LLP is seeking a 6+ PQE Solicitor to join the Dispute Resolution team in Northampton and Milton Keynes. The role focuses on general commercial litigation with a mix of client interaction and business development responsibilities.

You will contribute to leading and developing the practice while enjoying a supportive team culture and flexible working between home and office.

Qualifications

• Understanding of case/transaction strategies to deliver a vision of possibility.
• Excellence achieved with ease.
• In depth understanding of the practice area and legal principles.
• Strong communication, problem solving and accountability skills.
• Has a drive for results to deliver overall objectives.

Responsibilities

• Raising brand awareness through appropriate social media channels, such as LinkedIn and X.
• Taking a leading role in business development and marketing activities to win new work and ultimately improve the turnover of the firm.
• Developing and implementing an individual business development plan setting out activities which accord with the relevant department, sector and firm as appropriate.
• Create trusted relationships with clients to maximise the fees in terms of cross selling, identifying opportunities for work and proactively managing the client relationship.
• Ensure compliance with all file management processes (including those relating to file audits).
• Generate work from client base contacts to improve utilisation and turnover.
• Manage all aspects of the client relationship from engagements to billing and chasing payment.
• Taking action to delegate and supervise junior staff.
• Assisting junior members of the firm to carry out business development, implement their own business development plans, raise their profile and introduce clients and contacts to the wider team.

Skills

Case/transaction strategy

Excellence

Legal principles

Communication

Drive for results

Job description

About The Role

Howes Percival are currently looking for a 6+ PQE Solicitor to join our highly skilled Dispute Resolution team in Northampton and Milton Keynes. The role will entail a mix of general commercial litigation work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead and develop the dispute resolution practice in Northampton and Milton Keynes whilst working with a warm and friendly team.

This team has an excellent approach with plenty of client interaction and opportunities to network and engage in business development activities with clients and contacts. The team also offers an excellent flexible work life balance and a mixture between home and office working.

Some of your duties will include:

• Raising brand awareness through appropriate social media channels, such as LinkedIn and X.
• Taking a leading role in business development and marketing activities to win new work and ultimately improve the turnover of the firm.
• Developing and implementing an individual business development plan setting out activities which accord with the relevant department, sector and firm as appropriate.
• Create trusted relationships with clients to maximise the fees in terms of cross selling, identifying opportunities for work and proactively managing the client relationship.
• Ensure compliance with all file management processes (including those relating to file audits).
• Generate work from client base contacts to improve utilisation and turnover.
• Manage all aspects of the client relationship from engagements to billing and chasing payment.
• Taking action to delegate and supervise junior staff.
• Assisting junior members of the firm to carry out business development, implement their own business development plans, raise their profile and introduce clients and contacts to the wider team.

A little about you:

• Understanding of case/transaction strategies to deliver a vision of possibility.
• Excellence achieved with ease.
• In depth understanding of the practice area and legal principles.
• Strong communication, problem solving and accountability skills.
• Has a drive for results to deliver overall objectives.

About Us

At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.

As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

• We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5 th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
• We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.
• We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
• Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.
• We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.