Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Hybrid (6+ PQE)

Howes Percival LLP; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work discounts

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday entitlement

Private medical cover

Well-being calendar and events

Job summary

Howes Percival LLP is seeking a 6+ PQE Solicitor to join the Dispute Resolution team in Northampton and Milton Keynes. The role focuses on general commercial litigation with a mix of client interaction and business development responsibilities.

You will contribute to leading and developing the practice while enjoying a supportive team culture and flexible working between home and office.

Qualifications

• Understanding of case/transaction strategies to deliver a vision of possibility.
• Excellence achieved with ease.
• In depth understanding of the practice area and legal principles.
• Strong communication, problem solving and accountability skills.
• Has a drive for results to deliver overall objectives.

Responsibilities

• Raising brand awareness through appropriate social media channels, such as LinkedIn and X.
• Taking a leading role in business development and marketing activities to win new work and ultimately improve the turnover of the firm.
• Developing and implementing an individual business development plan setting out activities which accord with the relevant department, sector and firm as appropriate.
• Create trusted relationships with clients to maximise the fees in terms of cross selling, identifying opportunities for work and proactively managing the client relationship.
• Ensure compliance with all file management processes (including those relating to file audits).
• Generate work from client base contacts to improve utilisation and turnover.
• Manage all aspects of the client relationship from engagements to billing and chasing payment.
• Taking action to delegate and supervise junior staff.
• Assisting junior members of the firm to carry out business development, implement their own business development plans, raise their profile and introduce clients and contacts to the wider team.

Skills

Case/transaction strategy

Excellence

Legal principles

Communication

Drive for results

Job description

Howes Percival LLP is seeking a 6+ PQE Solicitor to join the Dispute Resolution team in Northampton and Milton Keynes. The role focuses on general commercial litigation with a mix of client interaction and business development responsibilities.

You will contribute to leading and developing the practice while enjoying a supportive team culture and flexible working between home and office.