Solicitor
Litigation - Commercial
Tyne and Wear
£40,000 - £60,000

Dispute Resolution Lawyer (Senior Associate)

Ref: 1454| Posted: 2nd Dec 2024

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Dispute Resolution Lawyer at Senior Associate level for a thriving law firm based in Newcastle. This is a permanent position with full-time hours but flexible hours and hybrid working. Other benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus which rises with service, annual salary reviews and a travel subsidy scheme.

Role Responsibilities

The day-to-day role will involve independently managing an active caseload of fast and multi-track commercial and civil litigation cases, including company and shareholder disputes, property disputes, contentious probate and negligence.

The successful Dispute Resolution Lawyer will very much have the autonomy to make this role their own and further develop the dispute resolution service offering and you will be involved in both the team management and the business development for the team.

Person Specification 

Applications are sought from experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitors and Legal Executives, with ideally a minimum of 4 years PQE, although applications will be considered from those who can demonstrate relevant experience. You will be commercially minded and ambitious, with a background gained in both commercial and civil litigation.  

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be personable, confident and an articulate communicator.
  • Able to build strong, valuable, and long-lasting relationships with clients. 
  • Be a team player.
  • Have excellent client care skills and a can-do attitude.
  • Be able to conduct their own advocacy.
  • Be a confident and effective networker.

The role will be integral to the success of the business and the development of those who aspire to progress through the firm.

Benefits and Rewards

Established over 100 years ago, the Dispute Resolution Lawyer will be joining an incredibly supportive and team orientated organisation situated in recently refurbished offices close to Newcastle City Centre, easily accessible on public transport or by car.  

Benefits include

  • 25 days holiday, rising with service, with additional given at Christmas closure
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Contractual sick pay
  • Travel subsidy scheme
  • Discounted theatre tickets
  • Contractual hours are 35 per week, but there is flexibility over start and finish times.

About the Company

The firm is a highly successful law firm, with an established client base tracking back over decades. They are friendly and welcoming and provide an excellent working environment for their staff. They are approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Newcastle Central Station. They are very focussed on development and progression of their staff, and so excellent prospects exist for this role.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Dispute Resolution Lawyer, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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