Senior Associate Solicitor
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Senior Associate Solicitor
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Senior Associate Solicitor for the Dispute Resolution team in Guildford. This full-time, on-site role involves property litigation and business development.
About the Role
The successful candidate will handle all aspects of property litigation matters for commercial and private clients, develop their own caseload, and contribute to the department's profitability. Key tasks include business development, client care, supervision, and compliance with regulatory procedures, all in line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s core values ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cares).
Job Details
- Department: Dispute Resolution
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Guildford
- Workplace Type: In office
- Closing Date: 23/05/2026
Key Tasks
- Assist department in meeting fee earning targets
- Conduct client matters
- Manage support services and supervise secretary if appropriate
- Participate in marketing and networking
- Financial control including cash flow and billing
- Participate in Dispute Resolution team activities
- Utilise trainee skills and assist with training
- Cover for other fee earners
- Work outside normal hours when required
- Travel to client meetings in and outside UK
- Promote good file management
- Formulate and advance internal procedures
- Comply with regulatory procedures
- Maintain professional knowledge including CPD
Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications: Good honours degree with LPC, training contract and PSC, or SQE qualifying work experience, or CILEX to Fellow level with LPC and PSC, admitted by SRA as a solicitor.
Essential personal qualities: Technical competence, target achievement, developed client/referrer base, referral skills, willingness for firm activities, supervisory skills, interpersonal and communication skills, sound training, teamwork, ability to work under pressure, computer literacy, enthusiasm, and knowledge of professional conduct rules.
Desirable: Knowledge of Practice Evolve or other office management systems, client following.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a law firm with offices in Guildford, Wimbledon, Reigate, Leatherhead, and Epsom. The Dispute Resolution team handles commercial disputes, property litigation, and professional negligence claims. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers competitive benefits including private medical cover, pension, annual bonus, 25 days leave, and learning opportunities.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is unable to sponsor visas; applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.