Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Legal Southwest; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its busy Dispute Resolution Department.

The role involves independently managing a diverse caseload from instruction to conclusion, handling contentious matters including probate, contracts, property, leases, possession and debt recovery, and delivering clear, commercially minded advice to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in dispute resolution and litigation.
• Strong experience across a range of contentious matters.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion without supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of dispute resolution and litigation matters independently.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation, including statements of case, witness statements, court applications and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients at court hearings and mediations.
• Develop litigation strategies to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and other legal professionals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law and procedural rules.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the department.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation

Client management

Drafting & negotiation

Job description

Location: To be based from one of several offices across Cornwall plus hybrid working available.

Legal South West are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their busy Dispute Resolution Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced legal professional to join a reputable firm, managing a varied and interesting caseload whilst playing an important role in the continued development and success of the department.

The position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the Dispute Resolution team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for independently managing a diverse caseload of contentious matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.

The department handles a broad range of disputes, including:

• Contentious probate
• Contract disputes and professional negligence
• Property and land disputes
• Commercial lease renewals
• Residential possession claims
• Debt recovery

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of dispute resolution and litigation matters independently.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Drafting and preparing legal documentation, including statements of case, witness statements, court applications and settlement agreements.
• Representing clients at court hearings and mediations.
• Developing effective litigation strategies to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Liaising with clients, counsel and other legal professionals.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and procedural requirements.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the department.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from experienced Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in dispute resolution and litigation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong experience across a range of contentious matters.
• The ability to independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion without supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience representing clients at court hearings.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

The Opportunity

This is a senior position offering considerable autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an established Dispute Resolution Department.

The successful candidate will join a professional and supportive working environment, with the opportunity to develop their career and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.

A competitive salary will be offered, dependent on experience.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.