Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Company: Sphere Recruitment Associates Limited

Location: Belfast

Posted: May 20th, 2026

Solicitor Disputes

Belfast | Permanent | Full-Time

This is an excellent opportunity for a disputes lawyer who is interested in combining high-quality legal work with innovation, legal technology and modern legal operations.

Our client is continuing to expand its specialist legal operations and innovation team and is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join its growing Disputes function in Belfast. The successful candidate will work on large-scale contentious matters within a highly collaborative, international legal environment that is investing heavily in technology, AI and new ways of delivering legal services.

This role would suit a commercially minded disputes lawyer who enjoys complex, document-heavy work and is keen to be part of a forward-thinking legal team shaping the future of legal service delivery.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced disputes lawyers and legal operations professionals, youll support the delivery of large and complex contentious matters for major clients across a range of sectors.

Youll gain exposure to innovative legal processes, legal technology platforms and AI-enabled tools, while continuing to build your technical disputes experience within a supportive and progressive environment.

The role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with international teams and, where appropriate, support cross-office projects and initiatives.

What Youll Be Doing

Conducting document review, due diligence and disputes-related fee-earning work
Supporting large-scale investigations and contentious matters
Undertaking quality control work and ensuring consistently high standards
Providing guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate
Collaborating with legal teams across international offices
Working with legal technology and AI-enabled tools to support efficient legal delivery
Managing matters in line with agreed financial and operational processes
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of disputes and litigation developments

What Were Looking For

Essential:

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (within a common law jurisdiction)
At least 1 year PQE, some of which will include disputes/litigation experience
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Experience handling document-heavy legal work
An interest in legal innovation, AI and emerging technologies
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within fast-paced project environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable:

Experience gained within a commercial law firm environment
Exposure to large-scale document review or investigations work
Experience supervising or mentoring junior legal professionals
Project management experience within disputes matters

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected legal environment that is genuinely embracing innovation and investing in the future of legal services.

Youll benefit from:

Exposure to high-profile and complex disputes matters
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A collaborative international working environment
Exposure to legal technology and AI-led legal solutions
Clear long-term career development opportunities
A supportive and inclusive culture
Potential opportunities for cross-office collaboration and secondments

If youre looking for a role that offers high-quality disputes work alongside exposure to innovation and modern legal delivery, wed love to speak with you.

Skills:
Solicitor Lawyer Litigation

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