Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Litigator

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

Experience: 4 to 7+ years’ PQE

 

Our client is looking to recruit a Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Litigator to join its Dispute Resolution team.

This is a strong opportunity for a well-rounded litigator who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a firm that takes wellbeing seriously. You will manage your own caseload, work closely with colleagues across the firm, and play a genuine role in the growth and development of the dispute resolution and wider business legal offering.

The Work You will manage a varied caseload, which is likely to include a mix of the following:

• Contractual disputes

• Professional negligence matters

• Neighbour and boundary disputes

• Debt recovery and insolvency matters

• Contentious probate, including challenges to the validity of a Will and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

• Property litigation, including possession and dilapidation claims (residential and commercial)

• Employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims, settlement agreements and non-contentious advisory work

• Employer’s Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims

• Develop strong working relationships with clients and colleagues

• Provide support and advice to colleagues on litigation matters

• Take part in the growth and development of the dispute resolution and wider business legal offering

• Support the firm’s Legal Surgery sessions in relation to litigation enquiries

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 4 to 7+ years’ PQE in dispute resolution, litigation or similar (strong candidates with slightly less experience may be considered)

• Experience managing a varied caseload with a practical, client-focused approach

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A collaborative, personable approach with strong relationship-building skills

 

What’s On Offer

Contractual benefits include:

• 23 days’ annual holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays

• Holiday loyalty scheme

• Ability to purchase holidays annually

• Death in service

• Contributory pension scheme

• Enhanced sick pay

• Paid car parking where a car is required for the performance of duties

• Payment of professional memberships and subscription fees

• PayCare scheme (cashback on everyday healthcare, dental and optical treatments up to an annual limit, plus wellbeing services including 24-hour GP access, discounts, confidential support and counselling, and an online health assessment)

Non-contractual benefits include:

• Long service bonus or gift

• Annual salary review

• Annual discretionary firm bonus scheme

• Reward if monthly target reached

• Birthday treat or gift

• Christmas gift or bonus

• Easter gifts

• Associates Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Car parking permit (where applicable)

• Laptop (where applicable)

• Mobile phone (where applicable)

• Paid compassionate leave policy

• Flexible working

• Remote working

• Generous lunch break (1 hour 15 minutes)

• Annual bonding or team building weekend

• Annual senior staff dinner

• Monthly social and charity fundraising events

• Career progression structure

• Payment for further and higher education (where appropriate)

• Discounted fees for conveyancing services for the purchase and sale of an employee’s own home

 

Working Arrangements

Permanent role. Full time preferred, with part time considered.

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.