Capio Recruitment
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Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution
Location: Guildford (Hybrid)
Benefits: 28 days' annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, generous pension scheme, firmwide bonus scheme, hybrid and flexible working, ongoing professional development and a clear pathway to Partnership.
About the Company
A leading regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate OR Legal Director to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team. Recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused advice across a broad spectrum of complex business and civil disputes.
With ambitious growth plans and a people-first culture, the firm combines exceptional quality work with genuine career progression. Lawyers benefit from working alongside recognised specialists within a collaborative environment that encourages professional development, flexible working and long-term career success.
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a market-leading litigation team handling complex, high-value commercial disputes. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on significant matters, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
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This role offers exposure to high-quality work across a broad range of commercial disputes, together with a genuine opportunity to progress towards Partnership within a supportive and ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
- Advise clients on contractual disputes, shareholder disputes and wider business litigation.
- Handle complex commercial disputes using negotiation, mediation and court proceedings where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with senior colleagues on high-value and strategically significant matters.
- Advise clients on dispute resolution strategies with a commercially focused and pragmatic approach.
- Support and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals, contributing to their professional development.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional client service.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, networking activities and the continued growth of the Dispute Resolution practice.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in Commercial Dispute Resolution.
- Approximately 7+ years PQE preferred, although experienced Associates seeking progression to Senior Associate will also be considered.
- Strong technical experience handling contractual and shareholder disputes.
- Experience advising on complex commercial litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
- Construction disputes experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy preparation skills.
- Commercial awareness with strong client relationship management abilities.
- Collaborative, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
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Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join one of the region's leading Dispute Resolution teams, consistently recognised for its technical expertise and commercial approach. You'll work on sophisticated, high-value litigation alongside respected specialists while enjoying genuine autonomy, excellent support and a clearly defined route towards Partnership.
The firm is committed to creating a positive working environment where career progression, flexibility and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. Combining outstanding quality work with a collaborative culture and long-term development opportunities, this is an excellent move for an ambitious commercial litigator looking to take the next step in their career.
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