Dispute Resolution Law Solicitor in Birmingham

Our international Dispute Resolution team handles cases at all levels of national courts, in institutional and ad hoc arbitration and in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation. We handle high value, complex commercial disputes on behalf of clients including corporates, funds and financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. We operate as one Dispute Resolution team across London, Birmingham and Manchester in the UK as well as internationally across our global offices, and often work in cross-specialty teams with colleagues in areas such competition, real estate, tax, employment and technology.

Our highly regarded Birmingham office team includes 5 partners and handles all types of complex commercial disputes with particular specialisms in areas including international arbitration, technology, injunctive relief (including freezing orders and search orders), manufacturing, agency & distribution and competition litigation. They are the only Midlands team recognised in tier 1 of Legal 500 for commercial litigation and civil fraud, as well as Band 1 in Chambers & Partners for litigation.

The role will be based in Birmingham but involve working on a number of cases with colleagues across the network.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a candidate from newly qualified to 2 years PQE in our Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. Our career development drivers set out what professionals are expected to demonstrate at each level of development:

• Demonstrate commercial awareness of own practice area and consistently meet hours/billing targets.
• Build confidence in giving legal advice to clients, checking work with supervisor in advance.
• Interprets and solves problems using research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents.
• Conduct legal research.

About You

We are looking for a candidate from newly qualified to 2 years PQE who thrives in a collaborative, market facing and high-performing environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, deliver high-quality legal advice while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues under appropriate supervision.

• Completion of a training seat in Dispute Resolution.
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• A genuine interest in litigation work and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service and practice development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability to contribute positively to team culture, promoting inclusion and collaboration effectively across global teams.

In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.

Private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.

Modern Office Space: Situated in the prestigious Paradise Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square, Fieldfisher Birmingham has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks.

Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive: At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

For accessibility information on our Birmingham office, visit: Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.

We are a European law firm at our core. With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides: Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences. We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff.

It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working – to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography.

I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent. The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job.