Litigation Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (1–5 PQE) in Ipswich

Bury St Edmunds | Hybrid Working | Legal 500 Firm | Excellent Quality Work & Benefits

Looking to build your litigation career with a highly regarded team that will genuinely invest in your development?

We're working with a respected Legal 500 law firm that is looking to recruit a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with around 1-5 years' PQE to join its successful Dispute Resolution team in Bury St Edmunds.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys a varied caseload and wants to work alongside experienced litigators on high-quality commercial and civil disputes, while developing their own client relationships and technical expertise.

Why This Role?

Varied, High-Quality Litigation Work -

You'll enjoy a broad caseload spanning commercial litigation, property disputes and general civil litigation, working with businesses, developers, landlords, investors and private individuals across a wide range of interesting matters.

Develop Your Career with Experienced Litigators -

You'll work closely with highly experienced Partners and senior lawyers who are committed to supporting the next generation of litigators.

From day one, you'll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own files while receiving the guidance and mentoring needed to continue developing your expertise.

A Collaborative, Supportive Culture -

This is a firm where collaboration is genuinely valued.

You'll work alongside colleagues across the Commercial Property, Corporate and Private Client teams, gaining exposure to a diverse range of disputes and building strong internal and external relationships.

A Firm That Invests in Its People -

You'll join a firm with an outstanding reputation for both client service and staff development, offering structured career progression, ongoing professional development and a supportive environment where people are encouraged to thrive.

The Role

• You'll be involved in a wide variety of contentious matters, including:
• Commercial contract disputes
• Property litigation and landlord & tenant disputes
• Construction disputes
• General civil litigation
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements
• Preparing court documentation and trial bundles
• Attending hearings, mediations and settlement meetings
• Advising clients throughout the litigation process
• Working alongside colleagues across the firm on multi-disciplinary matters
• Supporting networking and business development initiatives

As your experience grows, you'll take increasing responsibility for managing your own caseload while continuing to work on more complex matters with senior members of the team.

About You

We're keen to hear from

Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives who have

• Around 1-5 years' PQE in litigation
• Experience in commercial litigation, property litigation or general civil disputes
• A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong drafting, communication and analytical skills
• A practical, commercially focused approach to problem-solving
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities A
• collaborative attitude and genuine enthusiasm for building a career in dispute resolution

Experience of attending court hearings or mediations would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

• What You'll Receive
• Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy an excellent benefits package including:
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Christmas leave
• Your birthday off each year
• Paid CSR day
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash health plan
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and funded training
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site parking
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