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 disputes
• 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

Benefits

• Salary £42,000 - £50,000
• Pension 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 needed
• Medicash – Health cash plan
• 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.
• Invest in people from day one.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English