Disputes Solicitor – Suffolk

Our client is a respected Legal 500 firm with a strong footprint across East Anglia. Renowned for delivering practical, strategic advice, the firm offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where ambitious lawyers can develop their careers and take on high-quality, complex work.

The Role
The firm is looking to appoint a Disputes Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its growing Suffolk team. You will work on a broad caseload of contentious matters, taking responsibility for files from initial instruction through to resolution, while contributing to client development and the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on commercial and contractual disputes, debt recovery and related claims
• Managing cases across all stages of litigation, including trial and ADR
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and correspondence
• Advising clients on risk, strategy, prospects and costs
• Representing clients in mediation, arbitration and negotiation
• Developing new and existing client relationships, including networking and BD initiatives
• Supporting, coaching and supervising junior colleagues where needed
• Working closely with partners on complex and high-value disputes

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE
• Confident litigator with strong drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
• Excellent communicator with a client-focused, commercial approach
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy and varied caseload
• Team player who can also work independently and show initiative
• Interested in building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice growth

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to handle a broad range of disputes with quality clients
• Collaborative and supportive Legal 500 environment
• Clear progression and career development opportunities
• Hybrid working and a strong emphasis on work-life balance