Disputes Solicitor – Suffolk

Origin Legal; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Suffolk is seeking a Disputes Solicitor with 2+ years PQE. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of litigation, from commercial disputes to debt recovery. This role offers a competitive salary, career development, and a collaborative environment that emphasizes work-life balance. The firm is dedicated to supporting ambitious lawyers looking to grow in their careers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE.
• Confident litigator with strong drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communicator with a client-focused, commercial approach.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy and varied caseload.
• Team player who can also work independently and show initiative.
• Interested in building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Acting on commercial and contractual disputes.
• Managing cases across all stages of litigation.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Advising clients on risk, strategy, prospects and costs
• Representing clients in mediation, arbitration and negotiation
• Developing new and existing client relationships, including networking and BD initiatives
• Supporting, coaching and supervising junior colleagues where needed
• Working closely with partners on complex and high-value disputes

Skills

Litigation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

Our client is a respected Legal 500 firm with a strong footprint across East Anglia. Renowned for delivering practical, strategic advice, the firm offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where ambitious lawyers can develop their careers and take on high-quality, complex work.

The Role
The firm is looking to appoint a Disputes Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its growing Suffolk team. You will work on a broad caseload of contentious matters, taking responsibility for files from initial instruction through to resolution, while contributing to client development and the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on commercial and contractual disputes, debt recovery and related claims
• Managing cases across all stages of litigation, including trial and ADR
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and correspondence
• Advising clients on risk, strategy, prospects and costs
• Representing clients in mediation, arbitration and negotiation
• Developing new and existing client relationships, including networking and BD initiatives
• Supporting, coaching and supervising junior colleagues where needed
• Working closely with partners on complex and high-value disputes

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE
• Confident litigator with strong drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
• Excellent communicator with a client-focused, commercial approach
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy and varied caseload
• Team player who can also work independently and show initiative
• Interested in building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice growth

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to handle a broad range of disputes with quality clients
• Collaborative and supportive Legal 500 environment
• Clear progression and career development opportunities
• Hybrid working and a strong emphasis on work-life balance