Solicitor, Dispute Resolution

About Us

We are an international law firm employing over 2200 people globally across 28 international offices in 14 countries committed to delivering exceptional legal services to clients across global markets and industries. Our focus on quality standards drives our ambition to strengthen a high-performance culture by embedding excellence throughout our legal services practice. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels they Belong and can contribute effectively and are empowered to grow innovate and deliver outstanding client outcomes. It takes everyone to make us who we are and how we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. Our Values and Behaviours are driven by collaboration and are central to how we work and how we support our clients and colleagues and together we value:

People First We put colleagues clients and communities at the forefront of all we do.
Embracing ESG We collectively leave things better than we found them and focus on representing the diversity in our communities and striving for equity for all.
Collaboration Is the catalyst for success. We communicate in a constructive and thoughtful way.

About the Team

Our international Dispute Resolution team handles cases at all levels of national courts in institutional and ad hoc arbitration and in alternative dispute resolution including mediation.

We handle high value complex commercial disputes on behalf of clients including corporates funds and financial institutions governments and high net worth individuals. Our business is international like our clients. We regularly work in cross-border teams to deliver results in jurisdictions around the globe.

We operate as one Dispute Resolution team across London Birmingham and Manchester in the UK as well as internationally across our global offices and often work in cross-specialty teams with colleagues in areas such competition real estate tax employment and technology.

The UK Dispute Resolution team comprises more than 25 partners and 70 other fee earners. Our highly regarded Birmingham office team includes 5 partners and handles all types of complex commercial disputes with particular specialisms in areas including international arbitration technology injunctive relief (including freezing orders and search orders) manufacturing agency & distribution and competition litigation. The practice also has a very strong international focus particularly with clients in Germany the CIS region and Nordics. They are the only Midlands team recognised in tier 1 of Legal 500 for commercial litigation and civil fraud as well as Band 1 in Chambers & Partners for litigation.

Due to continued growth we are seeking a talented junior lawyer to be part of our international team. The role will be based in Birmingham but involve working on a number of cases with colleagues across the network.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a candidate from newly qualified to 2 years PQE in our Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham.

Our career development drivers set out what professionals are expected to demonstrate at each level of this role a Solicitor will be expected to contribute across the following areas:

• Business & Financial Management e.g. Demonstrate commercial awareness of own practice area and consistently meet hours/billing targets.
• Client Focus e.g. Build knowledge of clients and their sectors and attend and assist with organising client events and seminars.
• Working with People & Teams e.g. Build confidence in giving legal advice to clients checking work with supervisor in advance.
• Business Development e.g. Shows awareness of how to identify potential new business opportunities and asks relevant and insightful questions in interactions with clients and colleagues.
• Technical Skills e.g. Interprets and solves problems using research and analysis.
• Knowledge & Innovation e.g. Expand knowledge of company types structures and main characteristics and is able to recognise and evaluate an opposing point of view.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing thorough documentation required in the preparation of cases to trial.
• Liaising with counsel/experts.
• Liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity.
• Responsibility and management of an existing caseload.
• Draft legal documents.
• Conduct legal research.
• Assist with business development initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and efficient recording of time and effective diary management.
• Liaise with clients counsel barristers and external advisors and other stakeholders in a professional and empathetic manner.

About You

We are looking for a candidate from newly qualified to 2 years PQE who thrives in a collaborative market facing and high-performing environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills deliver high-quality legal advice while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues under appropriate supervision.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Completion of a training seat in Dispute Resolution.
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Experience of international arbitration work is desirable.
• A genuine interest in litigation work and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service and practice development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability to contribute positively to team culture promoting inclusion and collaboration effectively across global teams.

Who are we looking for

• We dont have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit:Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Situated in the prestigious Paradise Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square Fieldfisher Birminghamhas become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks..
• Nurturing your talent:Take a build a career approach to your training. Youll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something youd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs affinity networks inclusive events and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

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What to do next:

• Click Apply Now complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 2030-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But well always let you know what to expect from the process so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities youll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only but we cant always promise that. We will work around everyones availability. You can contact us at.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.

With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.