Newly Qualified Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Overview

As an NQ Solicitor in Burges Salmon’s Dispute Resolution team, you will contribute to high-value, complex disputes for household-name clients across multiple sectors. You join a collaborative, people-first culture that prioritizes development and wellbeing as you qualify in 2026. You will work with market-leading experts on impactful litigation while progressing along a transparent career path. This role offers meaningful courtroom and advisory exposure within a top-tier firm focused on quality of life and long-term careers.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative culture
• city-quality work with national impact
• structured career pathway
• guidance from market-leading experts
• hybrid working model
• flexible full/part-time working patterns

Responsibilities

• Support on complex, high-value disputes across multiple sectors
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and clients to drive outcomes
• Contribute to a team recognised for high-profile litigation
• Develop dispute resolution skills through structured development and mentoring
• Support cross-functional work across various specialisms within the team

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales by September 2026
• Interest in core dispute resolution sectors and transferable seats
• Ability to contribute to a top-tier disputes practice
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities
• Comfort working on national-scale, high-impact matters

• Collaboration
• Supportiveness
• Adaptability
• Dispute Resolution
• Litigation
• Cross-sector arbitration or litigation exposure

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