Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Legal Executive
£35,000-£45,000+
Leeds
Monday to Friday
Hybrid working available
 
Overview & Opportunity:
We are partnering with a very successful firm in Leeds in search for a Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Legal Executive.
 
Job Description:
In this role, you will be working closely with a tight-knit team in Leeds. The firm is expanding, and so is the Dispute Resolution team!
 
You will have many opportunities at this firm to progress through the firm, as well as great work life balance and many more incredible benefits.  You will have a litigation caseload, predominantly focused on professional negligence and property and commercial litigation.
 
Role Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice on potential or ongoing disputes involving professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants), property matters, or commercial contracts.
• Evaluate the merits of a claim or defense, including evidential strengths and potential outcomes.
• Prepare pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant pre-action procedures, such as the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol.
• Engage in without-prejudice discussions, mediation, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to 
• Represent clients in litigation, including managing disclosure, expert evidence, and procedural deadlines in civil courts.

Candidate Requirements:

• Has a minimum three years’ PQE in Dispute resolution with experience in professional negligence, property litigation and / or commercial disputes
• Able to prepare and deal with cases from inception to conclusion taking full responsibility for those matters allocated to you
• Able to maintain accurate time recording, ensuring the accurate billing of matters you have handled
• Familiar with current rules relating to the professional conduct of solicitors

Company Benefits:

• Hybrid working after initial office-based training period
• Generous and achievable bonus scheme
• Casual dress code (business attire only when meeting clients)
• More to be discussed at interview stage

To apply for this position, please contact: alex@achieveprofessionals.com