Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive-Dispute Resolution-Somerset

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied dispute resolution caseload within a forward-thinking Somerset law firm, supporting growth and team succession. You will build strong client relationships, handle diverse disputes, and contribute to a collaborative, flexible working environment. The role combines independent handling of cases with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and influence local firm profile. This position offers development, a KPI-linked bonus, and hybrid working arrangements with room to shape the practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working options
• flexible working options (full/part-time/condensed hours)
• Career Progression Framework and mentorship
• Competitive pay, reviewed annually
• Birthday leave
• KPI linked bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and varied caseload of dispute resolution matters
• Handle ADR, building disputes, and commercial repossession and rent arrears
• Advise on consumer rights, contentieux probate, contract disputes, judicial review, professional negligence, and TOLATA matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and raise the department’s local profile
• Support the growth of the team and participate in succession planning

Key requirements

• Solicitor (2-5 years PQE) or Chartered Legal Executive
• Strong technical knowledge across core litigation areas
• Solid track record of managing own caseload
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
• Confident working both independently and in teams
• Positive, solutions-focused approach
• Full driving licence for occasional travel between offices
• Opportunities to coach or supervise junior colleagues (potential)

• strong communication
• client care
• empathy
• dispute resolution
• civil litigation
• ADR knowledge

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