Disputes Solicitor - Hybrid working - Great quality work

QED Legal; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Brighton seeks an Associate Solicitor with 2-5 PQE to join their Regional Dispute Resolution team. This role involves managing a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including professional negligence and banking litigation, while supporting junior team members. The firm values employee development and offers a hybrid working environment, making it an excellent place for professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as a solicitor.
• Experience managing a varied commercial dispute resolution caseload.
• Ability to support and coach junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial dispute resolution caseload.
• Support and coach junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Professional negligence

Banking and finance litigation

Commercial and contractual disputes

Shareholder disputes

Contentious insolvency

Job description

Job Description

I am currently working with a well-established and growing law firm with offices across the South East, including Brighton, that’s looking for an Associate Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join their Regional Dispute Resolution team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm that really values its people. With a culture that’s been rated highly in staff surveys, hybrid working, and a strong focus on development and progression, it’s a place where you can grow your career while enjoying the support of an approachable, collaborative team.

About the role

You’ll be taking on a varied commercial dispute resolution caseload, which could include:

• Professional negligence
• Banking and finance litigation
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Shareholder disputes, defamation, judicial review
• Contentious insolvency

You’ll manage your own caseload and fee targets while also supporting and coaching junior team members. There’s real scope to develop your technical expertise, take on responsibility, and contribute to business development initiatives.

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