We are looking for a Rail/Transport Disputes Lawyer with ideally a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to join a specialist practice handling complex, high-profile matters across the rail and transport sectors. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong industry experience and exposure to contentious work, who combines sound legal judgement with a practical, commercially minded approach.
You will advise on disputes and contentious risks arising from major public service contracts, operational issues, procurements, infrastructure and fleet projects, safety incidents and regulatory matters. The role offers the chance to work on nationally significant matters for influential organisations across the sector. You will take ownership of your work while collaborating closely with experienced colleagues, contributing clear, commercially focused advice and helping clients navigate complex challenges.
The Firm
Our client is a leading UK law firm with a specialist rail and transport practice and a broad dispute resolution capability. Its lawyers advise organisations across the sector on complex matters, combining deep industry knowledge with practical, commercially focused legal advice.
The firm offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists on high-profile and nationally significant matters. It places emphasis on collaboration, a supportive culture and high-quality work, while encouraging people to develop and make a meaningful contribution. Its hybrid working model supports flexibility, and the firm aims to foster an inclusive environment in which colleagues’ voices are heard and ambition is supported.
Responsibilities
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Advise on contentious matters and disputes across the rail and transport sectors.
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Support clients with disputes arising from major public service contracts and operational issues.
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Advise on contentious risks connected with rolling stock and other procurements, infrastructure projects and fleet projects.
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Handle matters relating to safety incidents and economic or safety regulation.
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Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice to help clients assess risks and options.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients on complex, high-profile matters.
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Take ownership of work and contribute to the continued development of the team’s sector expertise.
Experience and Skills Sought
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Qualified solicitor with the SRA and strong experience in the rail and transport industry, including exposure to contentious matters.
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3+ years’ PQE.
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Proactive and resilient, with confidence in taking ownership and working collaboratively.
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Excellent attention to detail and a curious, commercially minded approach.
Hours and Benefits
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Monday – Friday 09:15 – 17:15
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Hybrid and fleixble working arrangements
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Pension scheme
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Private medical insurance
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25 days holidays plus bank holidays
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Dental insurnce opt in
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Discounts for shopping, theatre trips, cinema plus more
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Yoga and pilates
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Sports clubs
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Life assurance
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Social events in and out of the office
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2 x volunteer days a year
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Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses
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Annual flu jab
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal.