Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor, Birmingham

We are looking for a NQ to 3 years’ PQE solicitor to join our award‑winning Asset Finance team within the Commercial Disputes Resolution Unit based at our Birmingham Head Office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your qualified career, working alongside Partner James Baird, Legal Director Edmund Locock and the wider CDR team on a range of complex investigative asset finance and equipment leasing litigation matters.

You will play an active role in assisting the delivery of legal advice to clients, gaining early responsibility while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Assist on a variety of matters within asset finance, working closely with senior lawyers.
• Take ownership of discrete tasks or matters with appropriate supervision.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to high‑quality client service.
• Build your technical expertise and specialism over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners and senior lawyers on client matters and transactions.
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings, advice and correspondence.
• Drafting instructions to attending court agents and counsel, producing court hearing bundles, indexing, disclosure and fact‑finding for witness statements and drafting them.
• Managing smaller matters or project work independently where appropriate.
• Conducting legal research and applying findings to client advice.
• Communicating with clients, agents and third parties.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and client relationship activities.
• Contributing to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a genuine interest in asset finance and equipment leasing disputes and related litigation. Previous commercial litigation and/or disputes experience is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver clear, logical and commercially relevant legal advice in a timely and competent manner.
• Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within the asset finance community.
• Ability and willingness to learn, excellent commercial acumen and great negotiation skills.
• Personable and dynamic personality with a passion for working collaboratively.
• Confidence to shape business development initiatives with colleagues and take ownership and drive those initiatives where relevant.
• Equipped to balance the needs of a busy caseload and a variety of instructions in any given week.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients, debtors and courts.
• Team player who works collaboratively with colleagues, including those in non‑legal complementary businesses.
• A strong team‑work ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Drive, commitment, self‑motivation and a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to exercise discretion and professionalism.
• Consistent, exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive training programme covering technical legal, transaction management and soft skills throughout your career.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform.
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance.
• Benefits including annual leave (plus option to purchase extra days), cycle‑to‑work scheme, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season‑ticket loan and a variety of retail perks.

Diversity, Inclusion and Well‑Being

Diversity, inclusion and well‑being is an important part of Gateley’s culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability or culture.

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