Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join a well-regarded and collaborative team in Kendal. This is a permanent, full-time job with hybrid and flexible working options, located in a picturesque office on the edge of the Lake District and Westmorland Dales. This opportunity offers genuine scope to grow within a friendly and forward-thinking environment. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits including a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, generous holiday allowance and more.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Dispute Resolution Lawyer to manage a varied caseload involving private individuals and business clients alike. You’ll be joining an experienced team in Kendal, offering high-quality legal advice with a strong client focus and commercial awareness.
- Manage a diverse caseload of dispute resolution matters for both private and commercial clients
- Apply your knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Tribunal processes
- Handle areas such as property disputes, contentious probate, commercial and residential landlord and tenant and employment disputes
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness through accurate time recording and billing
- Ensure compliance with all Lexcel and statutory standards
- Build lasting relationships with clients through excellent care and timely advice
- Contribute to the growth of the department through business development activities
This Dispute Resolution Lawyer job offers you the chance to be part of a team that truly values collaboration, client service, and legal excellence.
About You
The incoming Dispute Resolution Lawyer will be someone who combines technical expertise with a proactive and approachable personality. You’ll enjoy taking ownership of a caseload while being part of a close-knit team.
To be successful in this Dispute Resolution Solicitor job, you will demonstrate:
- Experience in a range of dispute resolution areas such as land, boundary and neighbour disputes, contentious probate, commercial property, landlord and tenant, and employment law
- A willingness to expand into new areas of litigation and dispute resolution
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to provide pragmatic advice
- Experience with non-contentious work such as drafting contracts or business terms (desirable)
- The ability to work independently while being a team player
- Willingness to travel occasionally to other offices when required
Whether you’re currently working as a Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Civil Litigation Lawyer, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career in Kendal.
Benefits and Rewards
You’ll be joining a supportive and progressive team that puts employee wellbeing at the forefront. The successful Dispute Resolution Lawyer will enjoy:
- An excellent salary
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas closure
- Life Assurance (2 x salary)
- 4% Pension contributions
- Healthcare benefits including dental and optical, 24/7 GP access and online talking therapy
- Unlimited access to an online training academy
- Discounts on legal services
- Regular social and community-based activities
About the Firm
This well-established law firm is based in Kendal and forms part of a larger legal group that is known for its client-first approach, progressive values, and supportive working culture.
The Kendal office is set in a beautiful location near the Lake District, offering an exceptional work-life balance and strong ties to the local community. The firm promotes professional development and values each employee’s contribution, with approachable leadership and a collaborative team culture.
Having worked with this firm previously, I can confidently say it’s a fantastic place to work, with a focus on people, quality of service, and long-term career satisfaction.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Dispute Resolution Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion.
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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