Disputes Lawyer

Job Description 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:Contractual disputesShareholder and partnership disputesDebt recovery and enforcementProperty-related disputesProfessional negligence claimsGeneral commercial litigationCivil claims and contentious matters involving SMEs and private clientsBe involved in:Managing your own caseload with supervisionDrafting pleadings, witness statements and applicationsAdvising on strategy, risk and settlement optionsEngaging in ADR, mediation and negotiationSupporting senior lawyers on more complex, high-value disputesBusiness development and networking activitiesBenefitsSalary 42,000 - 50,000Pension scheme 3%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 neededMedicash Health cash planTeam get togethers/lunches/summer party/Christmas partyDiscounted parkingClosed between Christmas and New YearWeekly fruit basketAlways an unhealthy amount of cake in the office kitchen!Regular annual pay reviewsFamily business that really values culture and wellbeingAssigned a buddy within the firm who supports onboarding.Invest in people from day one.

Created: 2026-03-12