The Firm Our client is a regional firm with 5 offices based across east London and west Essex. The firm enjoys a strong reputation in the dispute resolution sector. The firm are looking to expand their dispute resolution team and require a 5 year PQE Senior Associate Solicitor to maintain the existing high level of service presently provided to clients. This is a great opportunity for a litigation solicitor to slot into a department. The firm is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running on a diverse range of litigation matters to include landlord and tenant work, contentious probate, debt recovery and a fair amount of property litigation work involved within the caseload. The solicitor will run a caseload on an autonomous basis and will provide assistance to the Head of Department. The Role Civil Litigation Property disputes Landlord and Tenant disputes (commercial and residential property) Professional Negligence Debt Recovery Company/contractual disputes Support The solicitor will benefit from support of paralegals and trainee solicitors as required. Candidate Characteristics Demonstrate a high standard of legal and procedural knowledge Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management systems preferable (Clio) Excellent communication skills Desire to progress and improve both individually and as a firm Appreciation of the need to nurture relationships for work generation purposes and participate in business development activities Goal orientated individual with a desire to grow their client base Ability to take initiative, work independently and effectively self-manage where required Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the changing demands and priorities of the Department Thirty days annual leave plus bank holidays Salary £70k pa depending on experience Generous bonus scheme Health & Life insurance