Location: Newark, UK
Position: Dispute Resolution Lawyer
Salary: £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.
**The Role:
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:
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.
**What's on Offer:
- 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.