Associate/Sr Associate – Dispute Resolution – Devon – Hybrid

Overview

You will join a respected Dispute Resolution team handling a range of commercial and civil litigation for businesses, charities, institutions and high‑net‑worth individuals across the UK. In this role you support partners on a varied caseload, manage files and strengthen client relationships, while developing a personal niche. You will benefit from mentoring and targeted training in a collaborative, supportive culture. The position offers meaningful work in contentious trusts and probate alongside broader litigation, with opportunities to contribute to business development and profile-raising.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• wellbeing focus
• healthy work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior solicitors on a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters
• Take responsibility for day-to-day file management and client liaison
• Develop litigation skills and client relationships through hands-on practice
• Build expertise in a chosen area via regular training and mentoring
• Contribute to client service, collaboration within the team, and business development
• Support profile-raising activities and community presence

Key requirements

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to five years’ post-qualification experience
• Practical, proactive approach to dispute resolution
• Experience in contentious trusts and probate is advantageous; broader litigation considered
• Strong communication, commercial awareness and commitment to outstanding client care

• strong communication
• team collaboration
• client-focused
• dispute resolution
• litigation
• contentious trusts

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