Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a specialist disputes team to handle a mix of contentious and regulatory matters for a diverse client base across sports, media, and commercial sectors. You will work alongside experienced lawyers on high-profile disputes, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to growing the disputes practice through business development. The role offers exposure to arbitration, regulatory forums, and High Court litigation in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. This is a chance to develop technical expertise and advocacy in a niche litigation field.

Responsibilities

• Advise on disputes before specialist dispute resolution and regulatory fora
• Advise on arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including sporting sector matters
• Handle High Court and other commercial litigation, including media and social media disputes
• Advise on disciplinary and regulatory investigations and misconduct/regulatory issues
• Advise clubs, players, athletes and agents on contentious matters
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues on high-profile disputes
• Develop strong client relationships and provide commercially focused advice
• Contribute to business development and growth of the disputes practice

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with right to practise in England & Wales
• Newly Qualified to 4 years PQE (exceptional candidates considered)
• Strong academic background and excellent communication skills
• Experience in Dispute Resolution or related contentious practice
• Genuine interest in developing specialist litigation expertise
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach with entrepreneurial mindset; willingness to develop business development
• Experience in sports or media law is advantageous but not essential

• collaboration
• strong communication
• client relationship building
• Dispute Resolution
• arbitration
• regulatory proceedings

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