Dispute Resolution Lawyer

Location: Newark, UKPosition: Dispute Resolution LawyerSalary: £45,000+ DOE

Capio Recruitment is working with a well-established Top 200 law firm to find an experienced and commercially minded Dispute Resolution Lawyer for their Newark office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of dispute resolution matters, working with a diverse client base while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.

As a Dispute Resolution Lawyer, you will manage a varied caseload of disputes, providing strategic and practical advice to clients on a wide range of contentious matters. You will handle cases from inception to resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of dispute resolution matters, including contract disputes, property disputes, professional negligence claims, and debt recovery.
• Advising clients on the merits of their case, risk assessment, and potential outcomes.
• Drafting legal documents, including claim forms, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, as well as in alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and arbitration.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of client care and commercially sound advice.
• Liaising with other departments, including commercial and property, to provide comprehensive legal services.
• Staying up to date with changes in legislation and case law, ensuring advice remains current and relevant.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in dispute resolution. You will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a client-focused approach and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.

You will need:

• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in dispute resolution.
• Strong technical knowledge of dispute resolution processes, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with the ability to balance client needs and legal requirements.
• Experience handling a varied caseload of disputes with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• A focus on delivering high-quality legal advice and client care.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work within a leading law firm with an excellent reputation for dispute resolution.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to work on a variety of high-quality dispute resolution matters.