Job Description
Dispute Resolution Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) Cheltenham £50,000-£55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A Top 100 UK law firm with a strong national footprint is seeking a junior Solicitor to join its established Dispute Resolution team in Cheltenham. This is a strategic appointment within a high-performing practice advising national and international clients across a range of sectors.
The firm combines the platform, quality and ambition of a major regional player with a genuinely collegiate culture. It continues to invest in its Disputes capability, offering early responsibility, meaningful client exposure and clear progression.
The Opportunity You will join a team acting for banks, property managers, technology businesses and sports sector clients, handling a varied diet of complex and high-value matters. The Cheltenham team has recognised strength in commercial disputes and banking and financial litigation, providing exposure to a broad spectrum of contentious work.
This role offers:
Direct involvement in quality commercial dispute resolution matters Exposure to banking and financial disputes Close collaboration with experienced specialists Genuine client contact from an early stage Structured development within a supportive national team
The environment is ambitious yet measured - high standards, strong technical work and leadership that supports progression.
The Candidate Applications are invited from NQ-2 PQE Solicitors with experience in commercial dispute resolution, either during training or post-qualification.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Solid grounding in commercial disputes Strong drafting and analytical ability Commercial awareness and pragmatic judgement Confidence managing client relationships A collaborative approach and interest in business development Drive, organisation and attention to detail
This is suited to a junior lawyer looking to build a long-term career in commercial litigation within a firm offering quality work and a clear route forward.
The Package £50,000-£55,000 salary (dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance International secondment opportunities (0-5 PQE) Electric vehicle scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gym contribution Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
This appointment represents an excellent move for a commercially minded junior disputes lawyer seeking strong mentoring, quality clients and a firm with genuine national standing.
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