Dispute Resolution -Team Leader

This is a unique opportunity for a 8+ year PQE Dispute Resolution Solicitor, who ideally has experience of developing and managing a team, to shape and drive our well established and highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in South Essex.  

The position is full-time, based in our Chelmsford office and there will be the opportunity for some working from home.

The Dispute Resolution team is highly driven with plans and the commitment from the Firm to continue to develop. The team has continuously been ranked in Tier 1 of the Legal 500 for more than 20 years. It currently consists of 12 lawyers split between two teams and covering the 3 offices.

The Dispute Resolution Team provides practical advice to companies, businesses and individuals on the best way of resolving a wide range of disputes including:-

• Contractual claims and debt collection

• Property disputes

• Shareholder and corporate disputes

• Professional negligence claims

• Partnership disputes

• Insolvency

• Construction

The successful candidate will be a lawyer with proven experience in handling commercial dispute resolution work, together with experience of developing and leading a team.  

We welcome applications from prospective candidates who are committed to delivering exceptional client service, developing, and maintaining professional relationships and those who can actively lead a team of colleagues in line with the Firm’s objectives.

You will have the ability to deliver succinct high-quality advice, excellent client and team communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills. You will possess excellent technical knowledge, have a proven track record of success and a desire to play a key role in the future development of the team. You will manage the team and lead its marketing and business development, with support from the members of the team and our dedicated business development and marketing team. 

This role is an excellent opportunity for progression. The candidate will be well supported in developing their own caseload and career. 

Birkett Long offers a competitive package, details of which can be found here  What We Offer | Birkett Long LLP