Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Atkins Dellow LLP; Suffolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Health Care Plan

Life Assurance

Meaningful career progression

Job summary

A fast-growing law firm in Suffolk is seeking a senior Dispute Resolution lawyer with over 8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will take a lead role in developing a new Dispute Resolution practice, managing complex disputes for clients, and contributing to business development. This position offers autonomy and the chance to shape a new team in a supportive and dynamic environment. The firm emphasizes a people-first culture and encourages fresh ideas and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in Dispute Resolution or litigation.
• Experience in managing a range of civil and commercial disputes.
• Proficient in developing a new department alongside existing teams.
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach
• Confident in managing files independently and liaising with clients
• Eager to help build and lead a new department
• Comfortable working across teams and contributing to business development

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a new Dispute Resolution practice.
• Handle a variety of contentious matters for business clients and individuals.
• Work closely with teams across the firm to deliver outcomes for clients.

Skills

Dispute Resolution/litigation

Civil and commercial disputes

Strong technical knowledge

Solutions-driven approach

Client management

Team collaboration

Job description

Typically in one of our offices depending on geographical convenience, needs of clients and the team, occasional days from home

SALARY

Competitive

START DATE

As soon as possible

BENEFITS

Generous holiday entitlement , Health Care Plan , Life Assurance

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Are you a confident Dispute Resolution lawyer ready to take on a new challenge?

DETAILS

This is a rare opportunity to be part of building a dedicated Dispute Resolution team within a progressive, full-service law firm. With a strong flow of referrals from across the business and the freedom to shape how we deliver contentious services, this role offers real scope for impact and growth.

About the Role

We’re looking for a senior-level Dispute Resolution lawyer (around 8+ years’ PQE) to take a leading role in developing our new Dispute Resolution practice. You’ll handle a broad range of contentious matters, typically for business clients, private individuals, and landowners, including:

• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Property and land disputes
• Debt recovery and enforcement

This role will involve working closely with teams across the firm to take on referrals, deliver commercially sensible outcomes for clients, and help shape the structure and direction of our dispute resolution offering.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, is commercially minded, relishes a challenge and will thrive on building something new – with support from an established, forward-thinking firm.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years PQE in Dispute Resolution/litigation
• Broad experience across civil and commercial disputes
• Strong technical knowledge and sound judgment
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach
• Confident in managing files independently and liaising with clients
• Eager to help build and lead a new department
• Comfortable working across teams and contributing to business development

Working arrangements

• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Occasional travel between offices may be required
• Own car essential
• Typically in one of our offices depending on geographical convenience, needs of clients and the team, occasional days from home on a rota basis

We’re not your typical law firm. We’re a fast-growing, broad-service practice with offices across Suffolk and London, known for delivering first-class legal advice with energy, warmth, and clarity.

Atkins Dellow is home to a down-to-earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. We combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture – collaborative, supportive, and ambitious.

You’ll be joining a firm that:

• Is genuinely people-first, valuing individuals and their development
• Encourages new ideas and fresh thinking
• Invests in modern tools and processes to support better outcomes
• Offers meaningful career progression in a supportive environment

We are committed to recruiting on merit and suitability for every role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are considered fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, age and any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunity at every stage of the recruitment process.

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