Dispute Resolution Solicitor
7 days ago
Job Description
Dispute Resolution Solicitor | Low Billable Targets & Genuine Work-Life Balance
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000
Location: Chelmsford Area
Are you an ambitious Dispute Resolution Solicitor seeking a role where you can develop your expertise without the pressure of excessive billing targets? Our client, a well-established and rapidly expanding law firm within a prestigious national legal group, is looking for a talented solicitor to join their thriving Dispute Resolution team in the Chelmsford Area
Since joining a leading legal group in 2021, our client has benefited from significant investment and ambitious growth plans whilst maintaining a refreshingly balanced approach to legal practice. This is your opportunity to work on high-quality, complex matters whilst enjoying a supportive culture that genuinely values your wellbeing and career development.
About the Opportunity
This is a rare chance to join a forward-thinking firm that combines the resources and ambition of a national group with the collegiate atmosphere and comparatively low billable targets that allow you to focus on quality work and professional development. You'll be part of a successful, collaborative team handling sophisticated disputes across multiple practice areas.
Key benefits of this role:
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
- Low billable hour targets compared to market standards
- Genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Significant investment in training, development and career progression
- State-of-the-art case management systems for efficient workflow
- Flexible benefits package tailored to your individual needs and preferences
As a Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you will manage your own diverse caseload of contentious civil and commercial matters, including:
- Property and construction disputes
- Contentious probate matters
- Cohabitee disputes
- Debt recovery proceedings
- Professional negligence claims
- Partnership, director and shareholder disputes
- Managing your own caseload from instruction through to resolution
- Providing strategic, commercially-focused advice to achieve optimal client outcomes
- Supporting senior team members on complex, high-value disputes
- Gaining early exposure to sophisticated transactions and matters
- Actively engaging in business development to expand your network and the firm's client base
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery
We're seeking an experienced and ambitious solicitor who can hit the ground running:
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 5+ years PQE in Dispute Resolution (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
- Proven experience in a reputable law firm handling contentious civil and commercial matters
- Strong technical knowledge across multiple dispute resolution areas
- Demonstrated ability to manage own caseload independently and efficiently
- Excellent client care skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive and self-motivated approach to work
- Commercial awareness and business development acumen
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
Our client is committed to rewarding and supporting their team with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £75,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Flexible benefits programme allowing you to tailor benefits to your needs
- Low billable hour targets enabling genuine work-life balance
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility
- Excellent ongoing training and mentoring to support your career goals
- Clear career progression pathways within a growing firm
- State-of-the-art technology and case management systems
- Supportive, collaborative culture across all offices
- Access to resources and opportunities within a prestigious national legal group
Location: Chemlsford Area
Working arrangements: Hybrid working available with office-based collaboration
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor looking to accelerate your career in a firm that genuinely values excellence, balance, and ambition, we want to hear from you.
To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:
Mara Watson
Legal Recruitment Consultant
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: m.-
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to protecting your privacy and will not share your details with any third party without your explicit consent.
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