Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive DOE + up to 10% bonus

Are you a junior litigation solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and direct access to experienced partners from day one?

This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded Dispute Resolution team handling a broad range of chancery litigation matters for businesses, charities, institutional clients and private individuals. The team is led by highly respected partners and offers the kind of hands on exposure that can be difficult to find in larger departments.

You'll manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision while also supporting on more complex and high value disputes. The work spans property litigation, commercial disputes, and contentious probate matters, providing excellent breadth for a solicitor looking to develop a strong litigation skillset early in their career.

From landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims and TOLATA matters through to shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims and inheritance disputes, you'll enjoy a varied caseload with regular client contact and the opportunity to take ownership of your files. You'll also benefit from close mentoring, funded training and a clear route for progression within a friendly, collegiate environment in Central London.

What you'll do

• Manage your own litigation caseload from instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications and instructions to counsel and experts.
• Advise clients on merits, risks, costs and funding options.
• Participate in ADR, including mediation and without prejudice negotiations.
• Attend hearings, conferences with counsel and client meetings.
• Support business development activities, including seminars, articles and networking.

What you'll need

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-2 years' PQE (or equivalent pre qualification experience).
• Demonstrable property litigation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Confident client facing communication skills.

You'll join a collaborative Dispute Resolution team undertaking a high quality chancery caseload with regular exposure to matters heard in the FTT, County Court, High Court and appellate courts. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous annual leave, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.