Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution - Guildford

Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution

Guildford 6+ PQE 75,000 - 100,000 + Bonus & Benefits

You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.

A leading South East law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in Guildford.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a growing and ambitious disputes practice, advising businesses, entrepreneurs, shareholders, property owners, professional firms and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes.

The successful Senior Associate will become part of a collaborative and commercially focused team that is recognised for delivering pragmatic, strategic advice across a diverse range of contentious matters. The role offers excellent client exposure, significant responsibility and a genuine opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

The Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution Role

The Senior Associate will handle a broad caseload of commercial and civil disputes while working closely with partners on larger and more complex matters.

Work is likely to include:

Commercial contract disputes

Shareholder and partnership disputes

Director and boardroom disputes

Professional negligence claims

Debt recovery and enforcement matters

Property-related disputes

Injunction applications

Business ownership and succession disputes

Misrepresentation and breach of contract claims

Contentious probate and trust disputes

Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation

High Court litigation and complex multi-party disputes

The successful Senior Associate will be encouraged to take ownership of matters, develop client relationships and contribute to the strategic growth of the team.

The Firm

This well-established regional practice has earned a reputation as one of the leading law firms in the South East, advising clients across a broad range of commercial and private client matters.

The Dispute Resolution team is a key area of the firm's offering and acts for a diverse client base ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate organisations, professional services firms and private individuals.

The firm is known for its approachable culture, strong leadership and commitment to employee development. Lawyers benefit from high-quality work, genuine flexibility and clear progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

The Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution

The successful candidate is likely to have:

6+ years' PQE gained within a recognised Dispute Resolution practice

Strong experience handling commercial and civil disputes

Experience managing matters independently from inception through to resolution

Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy support skills

Strong knowledge of litigation procedure

Experience of mediation and alternative dispute resolution

Confidence building and maintaining client relationships

Commercial awareness and strong business development skills

A collaborative approach and desire to mentor junior team members

Candidates with an existing network in the Surrey or wider South East market would be particularly attractive, although this is not essential.

Why Apply?

Join a respected and growing Dispute Resolution team

Work on a varied and high-quality caseload

Excellent client exposure and responsibility

Strong partner access and mentoring

Genuine progression opportunities

Flexible and supportive working environment

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package

For a Senior Associate seeking high-quality disputes work, genuine responsibility and a clear pathway for career progression within a respected South East law firm, this represents an excellent opportunity to take the next step in their career.