32 Dispute jobs in the United Kingdom

Dispute Resolution Coordinator

OA are recruiting for a Dispute Resolution  Coordinator   to join our client’s highly successful and growing team.

You will be responsible for successfully resolving deposit disputes between landlords, tenants, and agencies - from initial inquiries and dispute handling to early resolution or formal resolution through a written proposal or decision. You will also effectively manage a caseload of dispute cases.

Location: Borehamwood

Hours: Full-time, 9am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days from home following successful training. Remote working also considered.

Salary: Up to £30,000 – depending on experience

Dispute Resolution Coordinator Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Private health care for you and dependents
• Employee assistance programme, including GP line, cashback for treatments, advice line
• Season ticket loan
• Rental deposit loan
• Annual leave purchase scheme

Dispute Resolution Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and resolve disputes through early resolution, default, or written decisions, ensuring KPIs and deadlines are met.
• Advise Members and Tenants via phone and email, liaising with landlords, agents, and tenants.
• Respond to dispute enquiries within set KPIs and Scheme Rules.
• Engage with parties to seek resolution, including initial contact by phone.
• Assess evidence, approve cases, and log disputes accurately and promptly.
• Oversee dispute evidence collection and fee processing within required timelines.
• Maintain records, update logs, and provide data as needed.
• Assist with staff training, including inductions and overview sessions.
• Support report preparation for government and internal use.
• Help with communication, membership enquiries, and general department support.
• Suggest process improvements and assist with analysis and projects.

Dispute Resolution Coordinator Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the private rented sector, lettings, or financial services is desirable.
• Background in complaints or claims handling within property, legal, or customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.

If you’re interested in the position, please apply online with your CV.

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Role |  Paralegal
Practice Area |  Dispute Resolution
Company |  Top 500 Legal firm
Size |  Circa 100 employees across 5 offices
Based |  Hoddesdon
Offer |  £25,000 - £28,000 per annum + benefits

We are currently working with a highly regarded firm based in Hoddesdon who are looking to hire a Dispute Resolution Paralegal on a full-time permanent basis.

The firm are ideally looking for someone with previous paralegal experience ideally with a background working within Litigation who is looking to progress their career.

Typical duties would include

• You'll be the first point of contact for new inquiries and will handle all aspects of file opening, including conflict checks and spreadsheet updates.
li>Your role includes managing fee earner diaries, arranging appointments, and assisting with creating bundles and collating documents for legal cases.
• You will handle billing, manage the receipt of funds, chase clients for payments, and liaise directly with the Accounts department.
• You'll be responsible for chasing responses from external parties, including the court, barristers, and opposing solicitors.

The successful candidate

• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• A positive and mature demeanour, taking pride in your work and representing the firm's good name.
• A team player with a "can-do" attitude who is willing to go the extra mile to support colleagues.
• You will be risk-aware, know your limitations, and have a strong work ethic.

If this sounds like a position suitable for you and more information of the role, please click apply immediately or get in contact with Calum

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Are You a Litigation Leader Ready to Shape Something Big?

Here's a rare opportunity: join a growing, nationally respected Legal 500 firm that recently opened its Bristol base and lead its Dispute Resolution practice into the next chapter. If you've ever thought, "I wish I could build my own team, mould my own corner of an office and still have the backing of a powerhouse firm," then read on.

What Is on Offer:

• Title: Partner - Dispute Resolution (focusing on civil or commercial litigation)
• Location: Bristol (hybrid / flexible working, with strong support for remote days)
• Compensation: Up to 140,000 per annum , depending on experience + bonus structure & benefits

Why This Role Is Different:

• You won't be slotting into a fully formed machine; you'll be moulding the shape of litigation in a city where there's serious growth momentum. The firm's established in other major UK locations; the Bristol office is young but ambitious.
• You'll get autonomy : build your own offering- shape strategy, bring in work, hire, develop junior / mid-level litigators, set the tone for "how we do litigation here."
• You'll have top-tier support : the resources, reputation, systems of a Legal 500-ranked national practice. You'll benefit from strong leadership, established client channels and cross-office collaboration.

Who You Are:

• An experienced litigation partner or senior counsel, with strong experience in civil and/or commercial litigation .
• Entrepreneurial: you see opportunities where others see obstacles. You're someone who can generate business, nurture client relationships and lead a team.
• Collaborative but independent: you want support but hate micromanagement. You want to build something your way; while knowing you have the backing and structure of a major firm.
• Bristol-minded: you're attracted by the chance to put down roots in the Bristol legal scene, establishing presence, reputation and a team here.

What You'll Get (Beyond the Salary):

• Hybrid & Flexible Working : Balance your time between Bristol, home and wherever else you need to be.
• Generous Benefits Package : (Pension, health/insurance perks, CPD, etc.) that reflect the seniority of the role.
• Leadership Opportunities : team building, mentoring, influencing strategy - not "just another hire."
• Exposure & Growth : you'll play a core role in shaping the firm's litigation presence in a region with huge potential.
• Autonomy + Support : make decisions, lead deals, build ways of working; but you'll have the infrastructure, experienced colleagues and firm-resources behind you.

What Makes This Firm Stand Out

Though we're keeping the name under wraps for now, this is not a boutique. The firm is:

• Consistently ranked as one of the top Legal 500 practices nationally;
• Known for demanding high standards, having a strong culture of integrity and delivering excellent client service;
• An organisation that invests in people, leads in quality but hopes you'll bring your own style, drive and vision.

If you're intrigued, inspired, maybe a little bit fired up by this possibility of building your vision of litigation in Bristol, let's talk or apply directly now!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Job Title: Solicitor NQ-5 PQE
Department: Dispute Resolution
Salary: DOE
Hours: Full Time, permanent
Location: Bristol, Hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS444

THE FIRM
Top 100 Law firm | Award winning | Legal 500 | Regional | Complex rewarding high value work.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage your own caseload (with the correct supervision) of commercial disputes such as professional negligence claims, breach of contract matters, warranty disputes, and issues arising out of corporate acquisitions. The team regularly advises on shareholder and director disputes, as well as claims involving misrepresentation and other business-related disagreements. Acting for a wide range of clients, including SMEs, business owners, and professional services firms
• Working closely with colleagues across commercial, corporate, and property teams on crossover matters
• Preparing for and attending court hearings, mediation's, or arbitration's
• Liaising with barristers, experts, and other professionals
• Supporting business development through networking, content, or client relationships
• Keeping accurate time records and ensuring good file management

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales)
• Background of working in other regional, national or leading law firms on complex disputes is desirable.
• Able to handle your own caseload from inception to completion with minimal to no supervision
• Personable, friendly and a team player attitude with motivation to drive the department and your own career to success.

IN RETURN

• Bonus structure
• Career development - tailored to you.
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced leave.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance.
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

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Dispute Resolution Solicitor 5+ PQE

Salary: ~ 65K
Hours: full time.
Location: Bristol, hybrid 3 days in the office once settled/ after probation
Job Reference: SR78

OVERVIEW
An award-winning, multi-practice regional firm is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our collaborative and professional team. We offer clear progression opportunities and work with a loyal client base, including high-net-worth individuals, on a broad range of complex and high-value commercial, construction, property, contractual, and professional disputes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage an independent and varied caseload of commercial disputes, including construction disputes with adjudications and commercial landlord and tenant matters, with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on commercial litigation, including JVA disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, providing practical guidance on strategy, risks, and resolution options.
• Handle property litigation, including disputes concerning easements, restrictive covenants, injunctive proceedings, boundary disputes, adverse possession, and property damage claims, as well as residential possession claims.
• Act for clients in contentious trusts and probate disputes.
• Conduct mediations and arbitration's, providing strategic and commercially focused advice.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and other professionals to ensure smooth case progression and effective outcomes.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in commercial, construction, property, contractual, and professional disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience in litigation, mediation, and arbitration, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to provide practical and commercial advice and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Motivated to progress and develop within a regional award-winning firm.
• Comfortable engaging in business development initiatives and professional networking when required.

IN RETURN:

• Parking permits, pension scheme, EAP, flexible working, hybrid.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

• Minimum of 12 months experience in the field of Litigation preferably property disputes
• Experience in service charges
• Ground rent debt recovery both residential and commercial
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Experience of dealing with matters in the County Court and first tier tribunal

• Assisting fee earners with a wide range of matters
• Reviewing claims
• Liaising with clients and/or agents to collate information
• Assisting with research and drafting/preparation of advice
• Reviewing breach of covenant mattersassisting with research and the drafting/preparation of advice to Client and taking instructions to progress
• Assisting with preparation for compliance with Court and/or Tribunal deadlines as required
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate to the post as requested by your Line Manager

• Salary within the region of 28,000 - 35,000 and dependent on level of experience
• Hybrid working once completion of probation period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Death in service
• Access to Perk box

Our client is a modern law firm with multiple offices across the Hampshire area. Renowned for their commitment to delivering exceptional client care, they pride themselves on providing top-quality legal services to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm with a strong focus on fostering teamwork and professional development.

Duties will include:

• Managing own caseload of wide range of dispute resolution matters.
• Managing most of the procedure from instruction through to settlement.
• Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
• Attend to clients of the firm on a regular basis.
• Maintaining continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering knowledge within litigation.

The successful candidate will:

• A qualified Solicitor 3 years+ PQE.
• Have a very high level of technical competence when drafting documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

What they offer:

• Salary dependent on experience £50,000 – £64,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure during the week of Christmas.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity scheme
• Company pension.
• Private Medical Insurance scheme.

• Solicitor of England & Wales
• NQ - 3years + PQE within the area of Dispute Resolution
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent client care skills
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language
• Strong advocacy experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business development experience

• Commercial and Civil Litigation
• Property Litigation
• Landlord and tenant act work
• Commercial litigation
• Debt recovery
• Contentious probate
• Statutory lease extension

• Minimum of 12 months experience in the field of Litigation preferably property disputes
• Experience in service charges
• Ground rent debt recovery both residential and commercial
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Experience of dealing with matters in the County Court and first tier tribunal

• Assisting fee earners with a wide range of matters
• Reviewing claims
• Liaising with clients and/or agents to collate information
• Assisting with research and drafting/preparation of advice
• Reviewing breach of covenant mattersassisting with research and the drafting/preparation of advice to Client and taking instructions to progress
• Assisting with preparation for compliance with Court and/or Tribunal deadlines as required
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate to the post as requested by your Line Manager

• Salary within the region of 28,000 - 35,000 and dependent on level of experience
• Hybrid working once completion of probation period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Death in service
• Access to Perk box