Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Location: Derby or Nottingham (Hybrid Working)

A leading and highly regarded East Midlands law firm is seeking to appoint a talented Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join its expanding team, based in either its Derby or Nottingham office. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the region's largest and most established firms, offering high-quality work, clear career progression, and a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

The firm is open to applications from solicitors at all levels of post-qualification experience, including those seeking progression to Partner level. You will join a well-respected and growing dispute resolution team known for delivering strategic, commercially focused advice to a broad client base across sectors.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of contentious matters, which may include:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Property and construction disputes
• Debt recovery and enforcement matters

Depending on experience and seniority, the role will also involve supporting and mentoring junior team members, contributing to business development initiatives, and playing an active role in strengthening client relationships across the region.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitors at all PQE levels
• Individuals with strong technical expertise in dispute resolution
• Commercially minded lawyers with a proactive and strategic approach
• Candidates with strong communication and client care skills
• Senior lawyers with a following or demonstrable business development capability (for Partner-level consideration)

The Opportunity

• High-quality, complex work from an established client base
• Clear and transparent career progression pathways
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunity to progress to Partnership

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading regional firm that combines the quality of work associated with larger national practices with the approachability and cohesion of a regional team. You will be joining a firm that invests in its people, values long-term career development, and encourages ambition at every level.

Please contact Izzie Vaughan at Harkey Core Talent to be considered for this Dispute Resolution role today!