Job Description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Legal Executive 

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: £40,000 to £65,000 plus bonus (depending on experience)

Experience: All levels considered 

This is a great opportunity for a dispute resolution solicitor or legal executive to join a well-established, high-quality team in Leeds, with the backing of a supportive environment and the momentum of a growing, forward-thinking firm.

The caseload is mixed and will include both pre-litigation and litigated matters, with a strong focus on property litigation and professional negligence.

The Opportunity

You will handle a varied disputes caseload from inception to conclusion (with appropriate supervision), including:

• Pre-action strategy, drafting and negotiation

• Issuing and progressing claims through the court process

• Advising clients, taking instructions and managing expectations

• Managing your own files with accurate time recording and billing

• Supporting senior members of the team as needed

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive

• 0 to 5 years+ PQE (or equivalent experience) with an interest in litigation

• Interest and preferably experience in one or more of: litigation, professional negligence, property litigation

• Confident engaging directly with clients, taking instructions and providing advice

• Able to run matters from start to finish with good organisation and attention to detail

• Familiar with accurate time recording and billing

• Working knowledge of professional conduct rules relevant to your qualification

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience of property litigation and/or professional negligence matters

• Experience handling a busy caseload with competing deadlines

What’s On Offer

Remuneration

• Salary of £40,000 to £65,000 plus a generous bonus scheme (depending on experience)

Work-life balance and flexibility

• Hybrid working after an initial office-based training period

• Option to work in the office full time if preferred

• Supportive, friendly working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance

Holiday and wellbeing

• Generous holiday entitlement, including Christmas closure

• Your birthday off

• Incremental holiday days

• Healthcare cash plan

• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Culture and community

• Casual dress code (business attire only when meeting clients)

• Sports and Social and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee

• Paid volunteer day off to support a cause of your choice

Development

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

About the Firm

Our client is a longstanding and well-regarded law firm with high quality standards and an established team. At the same time, the firm is continuing to grow and invest in new ideas, innovation and technology, creating a modern environment where people are supported to do their best work.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds City Centre, with hybrid working available after an initial office-based training period.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.