Solicitor or Senior Associate (6+ PQE), Disputes & Regulatory

Wilkin Chapman•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Associate with 6+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its Disputes & Regulatory team in Lincoln or Grimsby. The role involves handling complex, high-value litigation for a diverse client base, including regional businesses, national corporations and private individuals. The team works across commercial, property, regulatory and contentious probate disputes. Although the role spans general litigation, it has a particular emphasis on property litigation, including landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way, boundary issues and commercial lease matters. The successful candidate will manage a varied disputes and regulatory caseload, provide client-focused legal advice, conduct advocacy or instruct counsel where appropriate, and lead complex and high-value disputes and advisory matters. They will work with Partners and senior colleagues, develop client relationships, contribute to business development and the team’s strategic objectives, and help mentor junior colleagues. The role also involves financial discipline, resource planning, keeping up with legal developments, and sharing knowledge through training and thought leadership. Wilkin Chapman Rollits describes itself as a full-service law firm with six regional locations across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. It highlights a collaborative, supportive and sociable working environment, investment in career development, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace. The firm offers agile working opportunities and a package of benefits intended to support work-life balance.

Requirements

Solicitor or Senior Associate with at least 6 years’ post-qualification experience.
Experience managing litigation matters; the role particularly focuses on commercial and property-related litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage a technically varied Disputes & Regulatory caseload, with a focus on commercial and property-related litigation.
Attend court and conduct advocacy for clients, or instruct counsel where appropriate.
Deliver high-quality, client-focused legal advice.
Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
Contribute to business development initiatives and marketing activities.
Work with Partners and senior colleagues on complex matters.
Assist in mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
Maintain financial discipline, including time recording and billing.
Lead complex and high-value disputes litigation and advisory matters.
Support implementation of the team’s business plan and contribute to its strategic objectives.
Contribute to resource planning, utilisation and the overall performance of the Disputes & Regulatory team.
Keep abreast of developments in dispute and regulatory law and share knowledge internally through training and thought leadership initiatives.