Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Location
Chester
Salary
£40000-60000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
Reference
LKB2906
Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Stoke-on-Trent | Hybrid Working (2 Days Per Week in the Office) | Salary DOE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a well-established, progressive law firm with an outstanding reputation for both the quality of its work and its supportive culture.
The firm is looking for a solicitor with around five years' PQE as a guide, although applications from candidates with more or less experience will be welcomed. The focus is on finding the right individual rather than meeting a specific PQE level.
The Role:
You'll work closely with the Head of Dispute Resolution and a highly experienced Partner, becoming part of a collaborative and well-resourced team consisting of:
Head of Department
Partner
Experienced Associate
Solicitor
Trainees
Paralegal
The role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality contentious work for businesses and individuals, including:
Commercial contract disputes
Property litigation
Professional negligence
Debt recovery
Shareholder, partnership and LLP disputes
Employment-related disputes
Construction disputes
Insolvency matters
Injunctions
Reputation management and defamation
Sports-related disputes
Private client disputes, including contested wills
The team adopts a commercial, solutions-focused approach, using negotiation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution wherever possible, while also handling litigation through the High Court, County Court and specialist tribunals when required.
About You:
The successful candidate will:
Have around five years' PQE in dispute resolution, although this is flexible
Be confident managing a varied caseload
Enjoy working collaboratively within a close-knit team
Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Be commercially minded with excellent communication skills
Be keen to continue developing their career within a growing department
What's on Offer?:
This is an opportunity to join a modern law firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering high-quality work without sacrificing work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Salary dependent on experience
Hybrid working with a general expectation of two days per week in the office
Flexible working arrangements
Generous annual leave
Birthday leave
Ongoing training and development
Clear career progression opportunities
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Modern, paperless offices
Friendly, supportive culture with regular social events and charity initiatives
This role would suit someone looking to join a collaborative, ambitious team where quality of work, flexibility and long-term career development are genuinely valued.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch. Contact Laura-Kate on 07731525692 for a confidential chat/ laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk
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