Dispute Resolution Solicitor: Sports & Media Focus

ENL Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment seeks a Dispute Resolution Solicitor (NQ+ level) to join a highly regarded specialist practice in Manchester. You will work on a mix of contentious and regulatory matters, alongside experienced lawyers on high-profile disputes, including sports/media sectors.

You will advise on arbitration and regulatory proceedings, High Court litigation, and disciplinary investigations, developing expertise in a niche area of litigation while building client relationships and contributing

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified to 4 years' PQE preferred, exceptional candidates outside range considered.
• Qualified Solicitor with right to practise in England & Wales.
• Strong academics and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in Dispute Resolution or related contentious practice.
• Interest in developing expertise within a specialist area of litigation.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with entrepreneurial mindset and business development enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on disputes before specialist dispute resolution and regulatory forums.
• Advise on arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including sports sector matters.
• Handle High Court and other commercial litigation, including media and social media disputes.
• Advise on disciplinary and regulatory investigations and misconduct issues.
• Assist with matters involving anti-doping, regulatory breaches, and integrity issues.
• Advise clubs, players, athletes and agents on contentious matters.
• Develop client relationships and provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the disputes practice.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Regulatory practice

Commercial litigation

Arbitration

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

ENL Legal Recruitment seeks a Dispute Resolution Solicitor (NQ+ level) to join a highly regarded specialist practice in Manchester. You will work on a mix of contentious and regulatory matters, alongside experienced lawyers on high-profile disputes, including sports/media sectors.

You will advise on arbitration and regulatory proceedings, High Court litigation, and disciplinary investigations, developing expertise in a niche area of litigation while building client relationships and contributing