Take Your Career to the Next Level - Join our Dispute Resolution Team
We are a well‑respected, progressive law firm with a strong and growing regional presence. Our Dispute Resolution Department is well established and is now looking to expand. As part of our continued strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious solicitor to help develop our offering and enhance our visibility in the Sheffield and Chesterfield market.
We invest heavily in technology, staff development, and modern working practices, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, collaborative team culture.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded solicitor who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will join a busy and expanding department handling a broad range of complex and stimulating disputes, including:
- Property litigation
- Contentious probate and trust disputes
- Contractual and commercial disputes
- Company and shareholder disputes
- Construction disputes
- Professional negligence claims
The role will particularly suit someone who is enthusiastic about business development and comfortable building new relationships with referrers, agents, and other potential work providers. You will play a key part in establishing and growing the department’s presence in Sheffield and Chesterfield.
For the right candidate, a competitive salary and genuine and significant prospects for progression are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload with autonomy but with support as required.
- Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and other litigation documents.
- Contributing to case strategy and sharing knowledge within the team.
- Supporting or mentoring junior colleagues where required.
- Undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
- Actively participating in business development initiatives and relationship‑building in both existing and new markets.
About You
We are looking for a solicitor (or legal executive) with:
- At least 4 years’ PQE in dispute resolution.
- Strong technical ability and confidence in managing a busy, varied caseload.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills.
- A genuine appetite for business development and building new contacts.
- The ambition to help shape the growth of the department, particularly in Sheffield.
Experience across the full range of our work is beneficial, but we also welcome candidates who offer particular specialisms or complementary expertise.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your expertise and contribution.
- Supportive Environment: Join a workplace where your efforts are recognised and celebrated.
- Career Growth: Be part of a team that champions your professional development and offers opportunities for advancement in a thriving and established department.
- Inclusivity: We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make your mark, lead with purpose, and grow with a firm that’s as ambitious as you are.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and let’s build a brighter future together
How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by clicking the link below: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
Closing Date: Friday 13th February 2026
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you don’t hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.