Team Leader/Disputes Lawyer

Origin Legal; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 law firm in Chelmsford is seeking a highly experienced Solicitor to lead their Dispute Resolution Team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years PQE in commercial litigation, with strong client communication, drafting, and negotiation skills. The firm offers excellent growth opportunities and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Proven experience in handling mixed caseloads of disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Dispute Resolution Team.
• Advise on various commercial and private client disputes.
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and ensure excellent team communication.

Skills

Client communication

Drafting

Negotiation

Job description

Are you from a strong commercial litigation background and looking for your next challenge? Are you seeking the opportunity to lead a team within an innovative and forward thinking Legal 500 law Firm who pride themselves on their continued growth and recognising and rewarding colleagues?

Our client are seeking to appoint an accomplished and experienced 8+ year PQE Solicitor to lead and grow the highly regarded Dispute Resolution Team.

Several high profile hires, fantastic modern offices and a culture and ethos second to none, has seen this firm recognised as one of this region’s leading names.

The Team advises on all types of professional and commercial disputes as well as private client matters, providing practical advice to companies and individuals on the best way forward when trying to resolve disputes. You will be advising on varied commercial disputes involving property, contracts, negligence, shareholders, insolvency, partners and directors.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in handling a mixed caseload of commercial and private client dispute resolution work.

You will have the ability to deliver succinct high-quality advice, excellent client and team communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills and a desire to play a key role in the future development of the team.