Disputes Solicitor – Suffolk

Origin Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Legal 500 firm in Suffolk seeks a Disputes Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE. This role offers a diverse caseload of disputes, with opportunities to manage cases through to resolution in a supportive environment emphasizing career development and work-life balance. Ideal candidates will possess strong litigation, drafting, and client relationship skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression and career development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Confident litigator with strong drafting and advocacy skills.
• Proactive and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Acting on commercial and contractual disputes.
• Managing cases across all stages of litigation.
• Drafting pleadings and correspondence.
• Advising clients on risk and strategy.
• Representing clients in mediation and arbitration.
• Developing client relationships.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Excellent communication

Client-focused approach

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE

Job description

Overview

The Firm
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

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If you are a Disputes Solicitor with 2+ PQE seeking to advance your career within a Legal 500 firm in Suffolk, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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