Newly Qualified / Junior Solicitor – Dispute Resolution
Shrewsbury | Hybrid Working
Legal 500 Team | £45,000 – £54,000 + Bonus + Free Parking
Are you a newly qualified solicitor, or due to qualify shortly, looking to build your career within a highly regarded Dispute Resolution team?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Legal 500 practice in Shrewsbury, offering high-quality work, hands-on experience, and genuine long-term progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will work alongside experienced litigators who are passionate about mentoring and developing junior lawyers, giving you exposure to a broad range of commercial and property disputes from the outset.
The Role
You will gain experience across a varied caseload while developing strong technical and client-facing skills. The role will include:
- Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision, including:
- Contract disputes
- Debt recovery
- Property litigation
- Assisting on more complex and high-value disputes such as:
- Shareholder disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Commercial litigation matters
- Supporting senior solicitors and partners on strategic cases
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Taking part in networking and business development initiatives
About You
- Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 3 years’ PQE
- Some litigation exposure during training would be advantageous, though not essential
- Enthusiastic and keen to develop a long-term career in dispute resolution
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive and client-focused approach
- Comfortable taking responsibility and working collaboratively within a team
Why Join This Firm?
- Highly regarded Legal 500 team
- Genuine mentorship and structured development
- Early responsibility with strong supervision and support
- Varied, high-quality commercial disputes work
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
- Friendly, approachable, and down-to-earth culture
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 – £54,000 plus bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Enhanced pension
- Healthcare scheme
- Death in service cover (4x salary)
- Volunteering days
- Buy/sell holiday scheme
- Free parking
- Hybrid working
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career within a supportive and ambitious disputes team, I would love to speak with you confidentially.
Ellie Marshall
ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com
07383 821952
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