Newly Qualified / Junior Solicitor – Dispute Resolution

Shrewsbury | Hybrid Working

Legal 500 Team | £45,000 – £54,000 + Bonus + Free Parking

Are you a newly qualified solicitor, or due to qualify soon, with an interest in dispute resolution? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500 team where you can build your career from day one, with genuine support, quality work, and clear progression.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and approachable team that is passionate about developing junior lawyers. Whether you’ve completed a litigation seat or are looking to specialise, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of commercial and property disputes, with close support from experienced solicitors and partners.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload with support, including contract disputes, debt recovery, and property litigation
• Assisting on complex and high-value matters, including shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims
• Working closely with senior team members who will mentor and guide your development
• Building relationships with clients and gaining valuable client-facing experience early in your career
• Getting involved in networking and business development activities as your confidence grows

About you:

• Newly qualified up to 3 years’ PQE
• Ideally some exposure to litigation during training, though not essential
• Enthusiastic, personable, and keen to learn
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Organised, proactive, and eager to take on responsibility
• Interested in developing a long-term career in dispute resolution

Why this role?

• Genuine mentorship and structured development from a supportive team
• Early responsibility with the right level of supervision
• High-quality Legal 500 work across a varied caseload
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
• A friendly, down-to-earth culture where you can thrive

Salary & Benefits:

• £45,000 – £54,000 + bonus
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• Enhanced pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Death in service (4x salary)
• Volunteering days
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Free parking
• Hybrid working

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and given the opportunity to grow your career in commercial disputes, I’d love to speak with you.

Ellie Marshall

ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com

07383 821952