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Dispute Resolution - NQ/Junior Solicitor

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

Shropshire | Hybrid Working

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

Are you a newly qualified solicitor, or due to qualify soon, with an interest in dispute resolution? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500 team where you can build your career from day one, with genuine support, quality work, and clear progression.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and approachable team that is passionate about developing junior lawyers. Whether you’ve completed a litigation seat or are looking to specialise, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of commercial and property disputes, with close support from experienced solicitors and partners.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing your own caseload with support, including contract disputes, debt recovery, and property litigation

  • Assisting on complex and high-value matters, including shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims

  • Working closely with senior team members who will mentor and guide your development

  • Building relationships with clients and gaining valuable client-facing experience early in your career

  • Getting involved in networking and business development activities as your confidence grows

About you:

Newly qualified up to 3 years’ PQE

  • Ideally some exposure to litigation during training, though not essential

  • Enthusiastic, personable, and keen to learn

  • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach

  • Organised, proactive, and eager to take on responsibility

  • Interested in developing a long-term career in dispute resolution

Why this role?
  • Genuine mentorship and structured development from a supportive team

  • Early responsibility with the right level of supervision

  • High-quality Legal 500 work across a varied caseload

  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

  • A friendly, down-to-earth culture where you can thrive

Salary & Benefits:
  • £45,000 – £54,000 + bonus

  • 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service

  • Enhanced pension

  • Healthcare scheme

  • Death in service (4x salary)

  • Volunteering days

  • Buy/sell holiday scheme

  • Free parking

  • Hybrid working

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and given the opportunity to grow your career in commercial disputes, please apply today!

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