Overview
As a Newly Qualified Solicitor in Fieldfisher’s Manchester-based Dispute Resolution team, you will support high-value commercial disputes across cross-border matters. You contribute to a global practice that blends arbitration, litigation, and cross-specialty work to deliver top-tier client outcomes. You’ll develop alongside experienced practitioners while engaging with international clients and teams. The role offers growth through a structured development plan and exposure to diverse disputes in a collaborative culture.
Pay / Benefits
- generous annual leave
- health insurance
- pension contributions
- life assurance
- season ticket loans
- bike to work loans
Responsibilities
- Prepare documentation for cases up to trial
- Liaise with counsel, experts, clients and external advisors
- Manage an existing caseload with appropriate supervision
- Draft legal documents and conduct legal research
- Assist with business development initiatives
- Accurately record time and maintain diary management
- Engage professionally with clients, counsel, barristers, and stakeholders
Key requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Strong academic background
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with prioritisation abilities
- Proven UK experience in complex/high-value commercial litigation/arbitration
- Experience of international arbitration desirable
- Genuine interest in litigation and high-quality client service
- Commercial awareness and proactive approach to practice development
- Ability to work independently and in a team, fostering inclusivity across global teams
- excellent communication
- team collaboration
- client-focused
- commercial litigation/arbitration
- international arbitration
- legal research
Solicitor, Dispute Resolution in Manchester employer: Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, allowing employees to thrive in a supportive environment. With a strong focus on professional development, the firm offers numerous opportunities for career growth, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance and generous annual leave. Located in London, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere while being part of a European law firm that values diverse perspectives and encourages personal contributions.
