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Dispute Resolution - NQ/Junior Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group
Shrewsbury Full-time GBP 45,000 – 54,000
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Newly Qualified / Junior Solicitor – Dispute Resolution

Shrewsbury | Hybrid Working

Legal 500 Team | £45,000 – £54,000 + Bonus + Free Parking

Are you a newly qualified solicitor, or due to qualify shortly, looking to build your career within a highly regarded Dispute Resolution team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Legal 500 practice in Shrewsbury, offering high-quality work, hands-on experience, and genuine long-term progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will work alongside experienced litigators who are passionate about mentoring and developing junior lawyers, giving you exposure to a broad range of commercial and property disputes from the outset.

The Role

You will gain experience across a varied caseload while developing strong technical and client-facing skills. The role will include:

  • Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision, including:

  • Contract disputes

  • Debt recovery

  • Property litigation

  • Assisting on more complex and high-value disputes such as:

  • Shareholder disputes

  • Professional negligence claims

  • Commercial litigation matters

  • Supporting senior solicitors and partners on strategic cases

  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships

  • Taking part in networking and business development initiatives

About You
  • Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 3 years’ PQE

  • Some litigation exposure during training would be advantageous, though not essential

  • Enthusiastic and keen to develop a long-term career in dispute resolution

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • A proactive and client-focused approach

  • Comfortable taking responsibility and working collaboratively within a team

Why Join This Firm?
  • Highly regarded Legal 500 team

  • Genuine mentorship and structured development

  • Early responsibility with strong supervision and support

  • Varied, high-quality commercial disputes work

  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

  • Friendly, approachable, and down-to-earth culture

Salary & Benefits
  • £45,000 – £54,000 plus bonus

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

  • Enhanced pension

  • Healthcare scheme

  • Death in service cover (4x salary)

  • Volunteering days

  • Buy/sell holiday scheme

  • Free parking

  • Hybrid working

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career within a supportive and ambitious disputes team. Please apply today!

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