This Dispute Resolution Associate job offers the opportunity to work on a varied caseload of contentious matters whilst contributing to the continued growth and success of an established Dispute Resolution team.
The day-to-day duties within this Dispute Resolution Associate job are likely to include:
- Managing your own caseload of Dispute Resolution matters from instruction through to resolution.
- Providing commercially focused legal advice and exceptional client service.
- Drafting legal documents, correspondence and court documentation.
- Conducting legal research and advising clients on litigation strategy and risk.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm.
- Assisting with business development and networking activities.
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures.
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.
The successful Dispute Resolution Associate will be a confident and commercially aware Solicitor with strong technical ability and a genuine commitment to client service. In addition, the successful Dispute Resolution Associate / Solicitor will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5 years' PQE or above.
- Previous experience handling a litigation or dispute resolution caseload.
- Strong technical and client management skills.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
- Interest in business development and helping to grow client relationships.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.
The successful Dispute Resolution Associate will benefit from joining a firm that invests in its people and provides genuine opportunities for long-term career development.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote working from home).
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Christmas office closure.
- Medicash healthcare scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
- Modern office environment.
- Regular social and team events.
- Collaborative and inclusive firm culture.
- Genuine opportunities for progression.
This well-established and highly regarded Chester law firm is recognised as a Legal 500 ranked practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. The firm combines traditional values with a modern and forward-thinking approach, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally and build long-term careers.
The firm continues to invest in growth across its legal teams and offers excellent opportunities for ambitious lawyers looking to progress their careers within a supportive and collaborative culture.
Apply now if your skills and experience match this Dispute Resolution Associate job in Chester. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this career-enhancing Dispute Resolution Associate job opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
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