Job Title: Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Location: Cardiff – Hybrid Working

Salary: £45,000+

Benefits:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts for local businesses
• Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

About the Company

A leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of sectors. The firm is recognised in leading legal directories and has built a reputation for providing practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base including businesses, public sector organisations and institutions.

With continued growth across its litigation and dispute resolution teams, the firm offers an environment where lawyers can develop their technical expertise, work closely with clients and progress their careers within a supportive and collaborative culture.

Role Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join a highly regarded Dispute Resolution team based in Cardiff.

This role offers exposure to a varied caseload of contentious matters and would suit a newly qualified solicitor or lawyer with up to four years’ PQE looking to develop their litigation career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced lawyers and clients on a broad range of disputes, gaining hands-on experience in case management, court proceedings, negotiations and client advisory work.

This position offers excellent scope for professional development and progression within a well-established litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious matters from instruction through to resolution
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and court papers
• Attending hearings, conferences and client meetings
• Negotiating with opposing parties to resolve disputes effectively
• Advising clients on litigation strategy and potential outcomes
• Supporting wider team initiatives and mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (NQ – 4 years PQE)
• Litigation or dispute resolution experience
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage deadlines within a busy legal environment

If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team — we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet.

Related Job Titles: Dispute Resolution Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, Civil Litigation Lawyer, Commercial Litigation Solicitor, Associate – Dispute Resolution