Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Company: Hays
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you join a specialist disputes team advising on sporting disputes, arbitrations, disciplinary proceedings and regulatory investigations. You will work alongside leading practitioners on high-profile matters and cultivate niche expertise in a dynamic sports sector. The firm offers direct client exposure, strong training, and a clear path to long-term development in a sought-after area of law. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible hybrid working as you help shape outcomes in elite sports disputes.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • flexible hybrid working
  • excellent training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Handle sporting disputes, arbitrations and disciplinary proceedings
  • Assist with regulatory investigations within the sports sector
  • Collaborate with leading practitioners on high-profile matters
  • Develop specialist expertise in a niche practice area
  • Provide direct client exposure and support across cases

Key requirements

  • Qualified solicitor at NQ level or up to ~4 years PQE
  • Experience in sports regulatory work is advantageous but not required
  • Strong communication and client-facing abilities
  • Team collaboration and ability to work with senior practitioners
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage high-stakes matters
  • Commercial / dispute resolution litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Regulatory investigations related to sport

Posted: September 14th, 2026