Disputes Lawyer

Our client are a modern and extremely progressive law firm that is supportive and takes great pride in developing the lawyers that join them.
Based in Essex, 30 minutes from central London by train, they currently have 65 staff and aim to be over 100 people in the next two years.
To support that continued growth we are looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the Commercial & Civil Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially aware newly or recently qualified Solicitor who wants early responsibility, direct client contact and exposure to high-quality, varied dispute resolution work within a supportive and ambitious firm.
You will work closely with two experienced litigators on a broad caseload while developing your own files and client relationships from the outset. You will advise individuals and businesses across a wide range of contentious matters, including:
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Debt recovery and enforcement
Property-related disputes
Professional negligence claims
General commercial litigation
Civil claims and contentious matters involving SMEs and private clients
Be involved in:
Managing your own caseload with supervision
Drafting pleadings, witness statements and applications
Advising on strategy, risk and settlement options
Engaging in ADR, mediation and negotiation
Supporting senior lawyers on more complex, high-value disputes
Business development and networking activities
26 days holiday – 1 extra day at 5 years service and another at 10 years.
Professional training and personal development courses offered and completely funded as needed
Team get togethers/lunches/summer party/Christmas party
Discounted parking
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Weekly fruit basket
Always an unhealthy amount of cake in the office kitchen!
Regular annual pay reviews
Family business that really values culture and wellbeing
Assigned a buddy within the firm who supports onboarding.
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