Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution & Litigation)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking a Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution & Litigation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years PQE, managing complex cases while supporting junior colleagues. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for leadership and strategic engagement. Interested candidates should contact Pasquale Agatiello for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience in managing high-value litigation matters.
• Demonstrable track record of client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex dispute resolution and high-value litigation.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues in a cohesive team.
• Contribute to strategic discussions and challenge cases.

Skills

Commercially savvy

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage complex cases

Ability to mentor junior colleagues

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution & Litigation) role with a well-regarded law firm. PQE: 5+ years. Location: Thames Valley (Hybrid Working Available). Salary: Competitive + Benefits.

The role involves working on complex dispute resolution and high-value litigation matters for blue-chip clients, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility in a collaborative, high-calibre environment. You will work closely with two Partners, a Legal Director, a Consultant, and other qualified lawyers within a cohesive team. This position offers the chance to develop leadership potential, contribute to strategic thinking, and engage in technically challenging work.

Responsibilities

The description provided focuses on the general scope of disputes and leadership opportunities rather than a bullet-pointed list of specific daily duties. The firm emphasizes handling high-value matters, working with senior colleagues, and contributing to strategic discussions. (Note: If a detailed responsibilities list is required, please provide additional specifics to be included here.)

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE
• Significant experience in commercial litigation and/or dispute resolution
• Comfortable managing complex cases and building strong client relationships
• Commercially savvy with a pragmatic approach to risk and resolution
• A team player with the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A following of clients/referrers or a demonstrable track record of business development is highly desirable

How to Apply

Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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