Disputes Solicitor - Hybrid working - Great quality work

QED Legal LLP; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join their Regional Dispute Resolution team. The role involves managing diverse commercial dispute cases, coaching junior members, and contributing to business development efforts. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working, and a culture focused on inclusion and career progression. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level solicitor eager to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution.
• Strong technical knowledge of contractual and tortious principles.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial and pragmatic approach

Technical knowledge of contractual and tortious principles

Experience managing client relationships

Willingness to contribute to business development

Education

2-5 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution

Professional negligence experience

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.

What we’re looking for

• 2-5 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution, professional negligence experience is a bonus
• Strong technical knowledge of contractual and tortious principles and remedies
• Commercial and pragmatic approach alongside technical ability
• Experience managing client relationships and providing practical legal advice
• A willingness to contribute to business development and marketing initiatives
• Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior colleagues

Why this firm?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Strong culture focused on inclusion, work-life balance, and career progression
• Generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, pension, and more

This is a fantastic chance for a mid-level dispute resolution solicitor who wants to join a supportive, forward-thinking team, manage interesting cases, and develop their career in a firm that truly invests in its people.

If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal ([e-mail]) or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.