Dispute Resolution Solicitor (Legal Director)

Overview

In this role, you join a leading commercial disputes practice in London as Legal Director to oversee high-value litigation and arbitration matters. You will guide a diverse client base through complex disputes, from strategy to resolution, while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development. You’ll work with cross-functional specialists on contracts, shareholder issues, IP, and technology disputes, within a collaborative, growth-focused culture. The opportunity offers significant responsibility, leadership, and a chance to shape the firm’s disputes practice at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• salary with annual bonus
• hybrid working
• private medical insurance
• annual fitness allowance
• enhanced pension
• electric vehicle scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high-value disputes across litigation and arbitration
• Lead client meetings, negotiations, and strategy discussions
• Instruct counsel and experts, oversee practice supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers
• Drive business development and contribute to growth of the disputes practice
• Represent clients through all stages of litigation, arbitration, mediation, and ADR
• Provide expert advocacy and negotiate settlements
• Maintain strong understanding of civil procedure rules and regulatory requirements
• Support cross-border and international disputes where applicable

Key requirements

• 8+ years’ PQE in commercial dispute resolution
• Qualified Solicitor
• Excellent understanding of civil procedure rules
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage complex litigation independently
• Experience in a range of commercial disputes including IP, technology, property, construction, and fraud
• Mentoring capability and client relationship development
• Commercial awareness and proactive business development
• Strong organisational and leadership skills

• mentoring and coaching
• strong communication
• client-focused relationship building
• commercial dispute resolution
• arbitration (domestic and international)
• civil procedure rules

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