Dispute Resolution Senior Associate

Are you looking to further develop your career in a Top 200 law firm, within a busy, dynamic team serving nationwide clients of both substantial businesses and private individuals?

The Dispute Resolution team at Wilkin Chapman is growing. To support and enhance that growth, we are seeking an outcome-driven, motivated, and customer-focused Solicitor or Senior Associate.

The role is within the commercial litigation team. The team deals with a wide range of commercial litigation including disputes between shareholders and directors, partnership disputes, commercial fraud, and contract disputes. The team has a niche specialism in High Court employment litigation including injunctions for misuse of confidential information, unlawful team moves, breach of restrictive covenants and breach of contract.

You will be an excellent communicator and be able to build relationships effectively with clients and colleagues alike. You will have an exceptional eye for detail and an organised, methodical approach. You will ideally have the ability to develop your own network. Previous experience of litigation is required for this role, preferably to include commercial or employment disputes. Individuals from an employment law background are encouraged to apply.

Your main duties will include:

> Assisting the team with dealing with a wide range of litigation cases with a focus
on commercial and employment-related litigation.
> Regularly update clients as to the current situation of their case including regular
updates on costs.
> Attending court and conducting advocacy on behalf of clients or instructing
counsel where appropriate.
> Be involved with business development activities organised by the department or
office.
> Identify and follow up new business opportunities.
> Delegate appropriate work to solicitors / paralegals / trainee legal executives and
supervise the completion of the work.

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