Dispute Resolution Lawyer
Ref: 10683
Dorchester
About the firm
Our client is a boutique Dorset-based firm with an established reputation as a specialist in construction law. Led by its founding partner, the firm is hugely proud of its ability to work with and understand the commercial context of the construction-related businesses it supports. The team develops effective and lasting relationships with a variety of clients including developers, contractors, professional consultants, specialist sub-contractors, and individuals - many of whom are dealing with stressful situations arising from disputes concerning payment, project delays, or defective work. Offering assistance across contentious and non-contentious construction, projects, and infrastructure matters, the firm is now focused on growth in order to continue to meet client demand and is seeking to recruit an experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer to play a key role in the development of the team.
The firm has fostered a culture of encouragement and support, providing genuine career development prospects for its people. As the team grows, there is considerable scope for progression to senior level and a potential future leadership role in time for someone with the right blend of technical and client care skills, personal motivation, and commercial awareness.
The Role
As the firm continues to expand its Dispute Resolution practice, you can expect the caseload to be a blend of contentious matters ranging from contract disputes to professional negligence claims work. The focus of this role is to join the current team and support the development of the practice. You will have the opportunity to supervise and support the development of the apprentice solicitors.
The firm prides itself on its ‘home-grown’ lawyers and ability to attract, develop and retain top talent, so you can expect to be well supported and encouraged by colleagues. You’ll be encouraged to engage in business development activities, promoting your own profile with referrer contacts in the region along with that of the firm. As part of an actively collaborative culture, you will benefit from client introductions from colleagues and reciprocate where you can whilst promoting the best interests of your clients.
You will be based in the Poundbury office with hybrid working.
About you
A motivated and experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer who is seeking to take the next step in your career, you will have several years’ UK-based post-qualified experience with the ability to independently manage a caseload at the outset. Already at Associate or Senior Associate level, you are technically skilled and feel confident handling complex matters, listening to your clients, and providing clear, commercially appropriate, and relevant advice every time.
You are likely to have gained some experience of managing team members, allocating work, and providing quality supervision in your current or previous role, being a strong communicator with a positive approach to developing individuals in their technical skills and confidence. Equally, you have a positive approach to working collaboratively with other team members and support colleagues to promote delivery of exemplary client care.
An enthusiasm for business development will be important in this role in order to develop and grow the practice, gaining new client instructions and referrals. You will understand how to generate new business opportunities for your team and the wider firm, promoting your profile and building up referrer networks.
You consider yourself to be a resilient and collegiate lawyer who enjoys delivering exceptional client service and encourages your team to do the same. You have developed a passion for working with a wide range of clients, providing appropriate, insightful, and commercially relevant advice to meet with their specific needs and interests. You focus on keeping up to date with the latest legal developments affecting Commercial Litigation and work proactively to consider the potential impact on your clients.
You are readily able to demonstrate your strong analytical and communication skills and work strategically with clients and as part of a team. Being resilient to work under pressure by organizing yourself effectively, you will be able to meet deadlines as needed. You will possess proven rapport-building skills and you are tenacious, thorough, and attentive to detail, taking pride in the high standards of your work.
Benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays - 3 days to be taken from the entitlement for Christmas/New Year closure.
* Competitive salary
* Profit related firm bonus (discretionary)
* Individual bonus - based on revenue (discretionary)
* Pension (4% employer contributions)
* Staff Benefits Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Hybrid working, typically with 3 days in the office/2 from home
* Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Ferguson, Recruitment Manager at cferguson@cathedralappointments.co.uk or call 07342 840879.
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