Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire (with flexibility to cover other offices as needed)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:15pm (36.25 hours/week)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-established Personal and Business Dispute Resolution team within a Top 200 UK law firm. This is a dynamic and forward-thinking legal practice with deep regional roots and a modern outlook.
You will be a confident, proactive, and structured professional with solid experience in a broad range of litigation matters. This is a varied and engaging role, offering the chance to handle quality work across civil and commercial litigation, and to contribute to the ongoing development and success of the department.
Key Responsibilities
You will manage a diverse litigation caseload, including:
- Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
- Consumer law issues
- Boundary and property disputes
- Contentious probate matters
- Advising clients, handling negotiations, and preparing legal documentation
- Undertaking advocacy (where appropriate)
Additionally, you will:
- Generate new work and manage relationships with existing clients
- Meet agreed fee income targets
- Maintain accurate daily time records
- Manage billing and financial control effectively
- Contribute to marketing and business development efforts
- Stay informed on legal developments within your practice area
- Comply with quality and risk procedures
Why Work Here?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values growth, work-life balance, and client care. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff discount on legal and wealth management services
- Income protection
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Salary exchange pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Person Specification
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive | Familiarity with SOS Connect or other case management systems |
| Experience managing a varied caseload | Experience undertaking advocacy |
| Ability to work independently and under pressure | Experience generating new work or referrals |
| Strong legal drafting, problem solving, and analytical skills | Involvement in marketing or promotional initiatives |
| Excellent verbal and written communication skills | Strong client relationship management |
Attributes and Competencies
- Professional, proactive, and client-focused
- Strong organisational skills with a structured approach to work
- Able to manage deadlines and work under pressure
- A team player with a positive, flexible outlook
- Commercially aware and confident in business development