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Solicitor or Legal Executive - Dispute Resolution

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  • Kingsbridge, Devon, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • 8571
  • 15/07/2025
Job description

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (Dispute Resolution Department)

Location: Kingsbridge, South Hams

Salary: DOE

Hours: 35h Monday -Friday 9am-5pm (Hybrid after probation period)

Hawk3 Talent Solutions is proud to be representing a dynamic and expanding legal practice in the South West. We are currently seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Dispute Resolution Department and work on a varied and exciting caseload.

The Role:

As a qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE or equivalent), you will work closely under the supervision of Director and Head of the Dispute Resolution department, and other senior team members. You will be handling a range of disputes across various sectors, including:

      Commercial litigation

Commercial property litigation

Contentious trusts and probate

Construction disputes

There is an opportunity to specialise in one or more of these areas as you develop your expertise and contribute to the department's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

      Manage a broad range of dispute resolution matters, including:

Commercial landlord and tenant disputes

JVA disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes

      Easements/restrictive covenants, boundary disputes, adverse possession, and property damage claims

Residential possession claims

Contentious trusts and probate

Construction disputes

Networking and building relationships with clients

Taking an active role in developing and growing the Dispute Resolution department

Providing excellent client care and managing expectations

What We're Looking For:

      5+ years PQE (or equivalent experience as a case handling paralegal in dispute resolution)

Knowledge and experience in County Courts and/or High Court litigation

Experience in any of the following areas:

      Commercial landlord and tenant disputes

Commercial litigation (JVA disputes, shareholder/partnership disputes)

Property disputes (easements, boundary, adverse possession)

Residential possession claims

Contentious trusts and probate

Construction disputes

A client-focused attitude with a passion for networking and business development

Enthusiasm to work as part of a highly motivated team

Benefits :

      Competitive market rate salary

Excellent career progression and opportunities to specialise

The chance to take a central role in the development of the Dispute Resolution offering

A supportive working environment that values work/life balance

Hybrid working with some flexibility to work remotely or from other offices

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch on shannon.bunch@hawk-3.com

 

If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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