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Dispute Resolution Solicitor (Legal Director), 8+ PQE, London, £90,000–£120,000 DOE. Join a Legal 500-recognised Commercial Dispute Resolution team handling complex, high-value litigation and arbitration work. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma Jones on or email with your CV – JOB REF: 215304492
THE ROLE: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a leading national disputes practice as a Legal Director in London. Working alongside a highly regarded team of specialists, you will advise an impressive client base on a broad range of high-value and complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters.
You will manage a varied caseload encompassing contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, breaches of directors' duties, fraud, intellectual property and technology disputes, property litigation, construction-related disputes, and domestic and international arbitration. The role will see you representing clients through all stages of litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, leading client meetings and negotiations, instructing counsel and expert witnesses, supervising, and mentoring junior lawyers, and playing an active role in business development and the continued growth of the practice.
THE CANDIDATE: Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with 8 years' PQE or above and substantial experience in commercial dispute resolution. You will have an excellent understanding of civil procedure rules, strong advocacy and negotiation skills and a proven ability to manage complex litigation independently. Experience across a range of commercial disputes, together with a genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers and developing client relationships, will be highly regarded. You will also possess strong commercial awareness, exceptional organisational skills, and a proactive approach to business development.
THE FIRM: This is an opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a nationally recognised Commercial Dispute Resolution practice. The team is known for advising on complex, high-value disputes across a broad range of industry sectors, combining technical excellence with a collaborative and supportive culture. The firm is committed to investing in its people, embracing innovation, and providing clear opportunities for career progression.
THE PACKAGE: Excellent Salary, annual bonus, hybrid working, 25 days' annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas, private medical insurance, annual fitness allowance, enhanced pension, electric vehicle scheme, enhanced family leave, life assurance, group income protection, comprehensive wellbeing support and bespoke training and development opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY: Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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