Solicitor – Dispute Resolution

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global business seeks a qualified Solicitor to enhance its Group Legal team. This role offers the chance to engage in high-profile litigation and advisory work, directly collaborating with senior stakeholders on diverse, complex legal issues. Ideal for a commercially-minded litigator eager to transition in-house, this position promises professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-4 years’ PQE, ideally in commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting skills and confident in managing complex issues.
• Collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external counsel and stakeholders on disputes.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contentious business issues.

Skills

Drafting skills

Detail-oriented

Commercial awareness

Collaborative

Proactive approach

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

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Our client, a global well known business with a highly regarded in-house legal function, is seeking a 2- 4 PQE Solicitor to join its Group Legal team. Sitting within a lean and collaborative disputes function, this role offers exposure to high-profile litigation and strategic advisory work across a range of jurisdictions.

The role involves supporting group-wide litigation and regulatory matters, professional indemnity and D&O insurance issues, name protection, and contentious trademark matters. It’s an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded litigator looking to move in-house and work closely with senior stakeholders and external counsel on complex, cross-border issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the management and reporting of litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Liaise with external counsel and internal business stakeholders on active disputes
• Work with insurers on professional indemnity and D&O matters, including policy wording and renewals
• Support the management and enforcement of the Group’s trademark portfolio and name protection strategy
• Assist with contentious and non-contentious IP issues, including trademark infringement and brand protection
• Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of contentious issues impacting the business
• Assist with data subject access requests and litigation disclosure processes, including document review and e-discovery support

About You:

• You are a qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in commercial litigation and/or dispute resolution
• You have strong drafting and written communication skills, and are confident managing complex legal issues with commercial awareness
• You are detail-oriented, well-organised, and comfortable handling a diverse workload under time pressure
• You are a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• You bring sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to contentious matters

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