Dispute Resolution Solicitor: Growth, Client Leadership

Thompson Smith And Puxon; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Death in service

Workplace pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Long service holiday

Job summary

Thompson Smith and Puxon is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join our growing Dispute Resolution team in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with approximately 3 to 6 years' PQE to work alongside experienced partners on a broad range of contentious matters while developing their own caseload and client relationships.

You will handle disputes for businesses and private clients, including negligence, insolvency, property litigation and construction disputes, with

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX Litigator and Advocate) with approximately 3 to 6 years' PQE in Commercial Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
• Experience handling contractual disputes and negligence-related claims.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedure and the Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied dispute resolution caseload appropriate to your level of experience.
• Support partners on complex and high-value litigation matters.
• Advise clients on dispute strategy, risk, costs and potential outcomes.
• Explore and pursue negotiated settlements, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Draft legal documentation including correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and instructions to counsel.
• Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, court timetables and pre-action protocols.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through practical and commercially focused advice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm and identify opportunities for cross-referral.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, networking activities and profile-raising opportunities.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Client relations

Drafting & research

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales) or CILEX

Job description

Thompson Smith and Puxon is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join our growing Dispute Resolution team in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with approximately 3 to 6 years' PQE to work alongside experienced partners on a broad range of contentious matters while developing their own caseload and client relationships.

You will handle disputes for businesses and private clients, including negligence, insolvency, property litigation and construction disputes, with