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

Our thriving Disputes & Regulatory team is looking for a skilled Senior Associate or Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join us in our Lincoln and Grimsby offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high value litigation matters for a diverse client base including regional businesses, national corporations, and private individuals.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team with a strong reputation across commercial, property, regulatory, and contentious probate disputes. While the role spans general litigation, there is a particular emphasis on property litigation, including landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way, boundary issues, and commercial lease matters.

This is your chance to be part of a team that values ambition, nurtures professional growth, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a technically varied Disputes and Regulatory caseload dealing with a wide range of litigation cases with a focus on commercial and property related litigation
• Attend court and conduct advocacy on behalf of 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 closely with Partners and senior colleagues on more complex matters
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Maintain strong financial discipline, including time recording and billing
• Lead on complex and high-value disputes litigation and advisory matters
• Support the implementation of the team’s business plan and contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives
• Contribute to resource planning, utilisation and 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

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.

We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.

We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.