Job Description
Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Partnership Pathway | Leading Regional Firm | Chelmsford, Essex
About the Firm:
Join an ambitious, Legal 500-ranked firm reshaping the legal landscape in Essex and East Anglia. With over 200 talented lawyers and a reputation for excellence across multiple practice areas, this forward-thinking firm is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic leadership. It offers a unique opportunity for growth, free from unnecessary bureaucracy, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded based on merit.
Led by an innovative and growth-driven leadership team, the firm continues its strategic expansion, making it the ideal environment for legal professionals who want to impact and build a successful career.
Why You Should Join:
This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to take a leading role in a thriving firm, with genuine career progression up to partnership level.
You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team where collaboration is key and professional growth is encouraged. The firm also prioritises work-life balance, offering flexibility to ensure you succeed professionally and personally.
The Role:
As a Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you will lead an established team of motivated solicitors, paralegals, and support staff, guiding them through a wide range of challenging and high-profile cases. You'll handle complex disputes involving commercial landlord and tenant issues, shareholder and partnership disagreements, insolvency litigation, professional negligence claims, and debt recovery.
You will also play an instrumental role in developing the firm's client base and engaging in marketing and business development efforts to continue the firm's growth. Prior experience in team leadership and business generation is key, as is the ability to deliver pragmatic, results-driven advice to diverse clients.
What You Bring:
* Qualified Litigation/Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 8+ years PQE
* Proven track record in handling a variety of contentious matters
* Demonstrated ability to attract and retain clients
* Strong leadership skills and prior management experience
* Ambition to engage in business development and networking events
* A drive for success and a readiness to seize the exceptional career progression on offer
What's in It for You:
* Competitive salary aligned with your expertise and contributions
* Generous benefits package, including flexible/hybrid working arrangements
* Fast-tracked, merit-based progression with clear pathways to partnership
* The chance to work alongside some of the region's leading legal professionals
This is a rare opportunity to advance your career with a prestigious firm in Chelmsford, Essex, offering the platform and support to achieve your full potential.
For more information, contact Andrew Chapman at 0203 865 2113 or apply now for immediate consideration.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a top-tier firm where your success is their priority!