Dispute Resolution Associate/Solicitor

Eventus Legal are looking for a Litigation/Dispute Resolution Associate to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Chester, Cheshire. This is a full time, permanent job offering hybrid working, private healthcare, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and genuine opportunities for career progression. This Dispute Resolution Associate role is suitable for an experienced Solicitor with approximately 5 years PQE or above who is seeking the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious firm.

Job Responsibilities

This Dispute Resolution Associate role offers the opportunity to work on a varied caseload of contentious matters whilst contributing to the continued growth and success of an established Dispute Resolution team. The day to day duties include:

• Managing your own caseload of Dispute Resolution matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Providing commercially focused legal advice and exceptional client service.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and court documentation.
• Conducting legal research and advising clients on litigation strategy and risk.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm.
• Assisting with business development and networking activities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.

Person Specification

The successful Dispute Resolution Associate will be a confident and commercially aware Solicitor with strong technical ability and a genuine commitment to client service. In addition, the successful Dispute Resolution Associate / Solicitor will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5 years PQE or above.
• Previous experience handling a litigation or dispute resolution caseload.
• Strong technical and client management skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
• Interest in business development and helping to grow client relationships.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Dispute Resolution Associate will benefit from joining a firm that invests in its people and provides genuine opportunities for long-term career development. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote).
• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Christmas office closure.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Modern office environment.
• Regular social and team events.
• Collaborative and inclusive firm culture.
• Genuine opportunities for progression.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.