Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution |SW London |circa £80K|hybrid working |Legal 500 firm

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Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm seeks a Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution in SW London. This role involves team management, a mixed caseload of disputes, and opportunities for business development within a collaborative culture. Ideal for those with strong litigation experience and a passion for leadership.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual salary reviews

Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 from home)

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE in civil and commercial matters.
• Experience in property disputes and contentious probate.
• Desire to contribute to firm's growth and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil, property, and commercial disputes.
• Contribute to department growth through networking.
• Mentor and manage junior solicitors' performance.

Skills

Business Development

Team Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualified Litigation Solicitor

Job description

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution - SW London - circa £80K - hybrid working - Legal 500 firm

Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution |SW London |circa £80K|hybrid working |Legal 500 firm

A leading Legal 500 firm with a stellar reputation, this practice operates from offices in both SW London and the City. They are known for delivering City-level service without the corporate edge - offering an approachable, collaborative culture with a strong focus on client care.

Renowned for their modern and commercially minded approach, due to growth they are actively seeking a Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where you will work closely with the Head of Department (HOD) to manage a junior team and take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

The Role

The team is currently structured with a Partner/HOD, two Associates, and two Trainees. As the HOD also manages firmwide compliance, they are seeking a Senior Associate who can offer both technical litigation strength and day-to-day support in team leadership and oversight.

This is not a back-office role - it is perfect for someone who wants to shape and grow a department, have a voice at the table, and get involved in management and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake a high-level mixed caseload of civil, property and commercial disputes resolution matters including contentious probate
• Actively contribute to the growth of the Dispute Resolution department through networking and business development
• Supervisory responsibilities i.e. mentoring, managing performance and development of juniors and trainee solicitors

Who they are looking for:

• Qualified Litigation Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE across a broad mix of civil and commercial matters including property disputes and contentious probate
• Excellent Business Development experience with the desire to contribute to the continued growth of the firm
• Ability to manage junior team members, ensuring high performance and professional development
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with clients, team members and wider firm.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 from home)
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews

If you are an experienced Litigation Solicitor with management experience with the desire to get involved in growing the department, please contact me as follows:

Alison Banks at alison@ or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

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