Dispute Resolution Associate Solicitor
- Be the No.2 to the Head of Department in a top-tier Legal 500 firm
- Work-life balance with a family-friendly, collaborative culture
- Exciting caseload of high-value disputes, plus opportunities to build client relationships
Are you an ambitious commercial litigation solicitor ready to step into a leadership role? We’re looking for a Dispute Resolution Associate to join a modern, Legal 500-recognised firm based in Staffordshire. This is a unique opportunity to act as the No.2 to the Head of Department, helping to grow the team and build long-term client relationships with the support of an exceptional marketing and sales team.
You’ll work on a varied caseload of high-value, complex disputes and benefit from a supportive, family-friendly culture where a healthy work-life balance is genuinely valued.
Who we’re looking for
- Broad dispute resolution experience across commercial litigation and property litigation
- Comfortable handling a caseload independently
- Commercially minded and proactive with a personable, client-focused approach
- A network of contacts or some BD experience would be an advantage, but not essential
- Eager to play a leadership role and mentor junior team members
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Modern Legal 500 firm with a national and international client base
- Supportive management team and collaborative, down-to-earth culture
- Genuine emphasis on work-life balance and family-friendly policies
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of high-quality, complex disputes
- Access to an exceptional marketing and business development team
- Clear path for career progression
Contact Mel Samson
If you’re looking to step up into a leadership role with real support, great quality work, and a healthy work-life balance, contact Mel Samson at mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000
Location
- Staffordshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
Job ref
V-47158
Specialist for family in the North West
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