Associate / Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution Ashton Full Time / Part Time Considered Salary up to £65,000+ DOE I am working with a well-established regional law firm looking to appoint an Associate / Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. The team acts for a strong and loyal client base, including both corporate and individual clients, and is recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of contentious matters. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team with a solid reputation in the local market. The Opportunity This is a varied and engaging Dispute Resolution role, offering exposure to a broad range of high-quality work, including: Contractual disputes Professional negligence matters Neighbour and boundary disputes Debt recovery and insolvency matters Contentious probate, including: Challenges to the validity of a Will Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Property litigation, including possession and dilapidation claims (residential and commercial). Employment matters, including: Employment Tribunal claims Settlement agreements Non-contentious advisory work Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims You will manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues and supporting the wider team on more complex matters. The role offers excellent scope to further develop your technical expertise, client relationships, and long-term career progression. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the firm's dispute resolution offering, including supporting colleagues on litigation matters and participating in client-facing advisory sessions. About You The firm is ideally seeking a Solicitor with 4-7 years' PQE in dispute resolution or litigation. Strong candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered. You will demonstrate: Experience handling a broad range of litigation matters The ability to manage a varied caseload independently Strong client-facing and communication skills A proactive and commercially minded approach Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail A collaborative and team-oriented mindset The Firm You will be joining a respected and growing regional firm with a strong presence in its local market. The firm offers a supportive and collegiate working environment, with a genuine focus on quality of work, client service, and long-term career development. There are strong prospects for progression for the right candidate. Benefits 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Loyalty holiday scheme Option to purchase additional leave Contributory pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Health cash plan Death in service benefit If you are a Dispute Resolution Solicitor and this sounds of interest, I'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Associate / Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution Ashton Full Time / Part Time Considered Salary up to £65,000+ DOE I am working with a well-established regional law firm looking to appoint an Associate / Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. The team acts for a strong and loyal client base, including both corporate and individual clients, and is recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of contentious matters. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team with a solid reputation in the local market. The Opportunity This is a varied and engaging Dispute Resolution role, offering exposure to a broad range of high-quality work, including: Contractual disputes Professional negligence matters Neighbour and boundary disputes Debt recovery and insolvency matters Contentious probate, including: Challenges to the validity of a Will Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Property litigation, including possession and dilapidation claims (residential and commercial). Employment matters, including: Employment Tribunal claims Settlement agreements Non-contentious advisory work Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims You will manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues and supporting the wider team on more complex matters. The role offers excellent scope to further develop your technical expertise, client relationships, and long-term career progression. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the firm's dispute resolution offering, including supporting colleagues on litigation matters and participating in client-facing advisory sessions. About You The firm is ideally seeking a Solicitor with 4-7 years' PQE in dispute resolution or litigation. Strong candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered. You will demonstrate: Experience handling a broad range of litigation matters The ability to manage a varied caseload independently Strong client-facing and communication skills A proactive and commercially minded approach Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail A collaborative and team-oriented mindset The Firm You will be joining a respected and growing regional firm with a strong presence in its local market. The firm offers a supportive and collegiate working environment, with a genuine focus on quality of work, client service, and long-term career development. There are strong prospects for progression for the right candidate. Benefits 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Loyalty holiday scheme Option to purchase additional leave Contributory pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Health cash plan Death in service benefit If you are a Dispute Resolution Solicitor and this sounds of interest, I'd love to hear from you.
We are working with a well-established regional law firm seeking an experienced Public Law Associate Solicitor to join its busy and well-regarded Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Public Law Solicitor looking for a role that combines high-quality casework with leadership responsibility, alongside genuine partnership prospects. The Role You will be based in a friendly, supportive office environment and will be responsible for: Managing a caseload of care and public law matters Undertaking your own advocacy Running files independently Leading and managing the public law team Supporting and developing team members Assisting the Head of Department with firm-wide public law management The role will involve travel to courts and other offices, therefore access to a car for work use is essential. About You Minimum of 5 years' PQE in public law Children Panel accreditation is essential Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Confident communication and good IT skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience managing or supporting a team Friendly, professional and approachable manner The Firm This is a long-established, values-driven practice with a strong regional presence across the North West. The firm combines the traditional approach of a high-street practice with a modern, forward-thinking outlook and holds a number of recognised industry accreditations. What's On Offer Competitive salary and pension scheme Generous annual leave package including birthday holiday, plus bank holidays and additional accrual with service Attendance bonus and employee referral incentives Discounted legal services and travel benefits Cycle to Work scheme Regular staff events, charity initiatives and social activities Ongoing training, development and internal workshops Clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate If you would like further details, please get in touch with Justine now on (phone number removed) or please email your CV to (url removed)
May 01, 2026
Full time
We are working with a well-established regional law firm seeking an experienced Public Law Associate Solicitor to join its busy and well-regarded Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Public Law Solicitor looking for a role that combines high-quality casework with leadership responsibility, alongside genuine partnership prospects. The Role You will be based in a friendly, supportive office environment and will be responsible for: Managing a caseload of care and public law matters Undertaking your own advocacy Running files independently Leading and managing the public law team Supporting and developing team members Assisting the Head of Department with firm-wide public law management The role will involve travel to courts and other offices, therefore access to a car for work use is essential. About You Minimum of 5 years' PQE in public law Children Panel accreditation is essential Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Confident communication and good IT skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience managing or supporting a team Friendly, professional and approachable manner The Firm This is a long-established, values-driven practice with a strong regional presence across the North West. The firm combines the traditional approach of a high-street practice with a modern, forward-thinking outlook and holds a number of recognised industry accreditations. What's On Offer Competitive salary and pension scheme Generous annual leave package including birthday holiday, plus bank holidays and additional accrual with service Attendance bonus and employee referral incentives Discounted legal services and travel benefits Cycle to Work scheme Regular staff events, charity initiatives and social activities Ongoing training, development and internal workshops Clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate If you would like further details, please get in touch with Justine now on (phone number removed) or please email your CV to (url removed)
Are you a senior childcare solicitor ready for your next move? We're working with a well-respected firm near Heathrow that's looking to grow its Family team with a dedicated Senior Solicitor specialising in children law matters . This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for genuine career progression , varied and meaningful work , and a supportive environment where your experience will be truly valued. What You'll Be Doing: You'll be handling a broad caseload of both private and public children law matters - from care proceedings and child arrangement orders to special guardianship and more. You'll be given the space to run your own files independently , with the support of a solid team around you. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring or supervising more junior team members, that's a big plus too. What We're Looking For: A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years' PQE in childcare/family law. You must hold the Children Law Accreditation (Law Society Panel Member) . Strong advocacy skills and experience working across both private and public law cases. A mediator qualification would be great to have , but it's not essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's passionate about helping families and children through often complex and emotional situations. What's On Offer: A competitive salary tailored to your experience. Bonus scheme recognising performance. 28 days holiday + bank holidays . Private medical insurance . Clear career progression routes within a forward-thinking and genuinely supportive firm. The chance to be part of a team with a great local and regional reputation in family law. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal () or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Are you a senior childcare solicitor ready for your next move? We're working with a well-respected firm near Heathrow that's looking to grow its Family team with a dedicated Senior Solicitor specialising in children law matters . This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for genuine career progression , varied and meaningful work , and a supportive environment where your experience will be truly valued. What You'll Be Doing: You'll be handling a broad caseload of both private and public children law matters - from care proceedings and child arrangement orders to special guardianship and more. You'll be given the space to run your own files independently , with the support of a solid team around you. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring or supervising more junior team members, that's a big plus too. What We're Looking For: A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years' PQE in childcare/family law. You must hold the Children Law Accreditation (Law Society Panel Member) . Strong advocacy skills and experience working across both private and public law cases. A mediator qualification would be great to have , but it's not essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's passionate about helping families and children through often complex and emotional situations. What's On Offer: A competitive salary tailored to your experience. Bonus scheme recognising performance. 28 days holiday + bank holidays . Private medical insurance . Clear career progression routes within a forward-thinking and genuinely supportive firm. The chance to be part of a team with a great local and regional reputation in family law. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal () or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.
