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Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) – Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance (Leeds)
We’re seeking commercially astute and ambitious litigators to join our growing Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to work alongside leading practitioners on complex, high-value commercial and financial services disputes, delivering innovative solutions in a supportive, collaborative environment.
You’ll be part of a nationally recognised team advising a diverse client base—ranging from FTSE listed companies and global brands to fast-growing *start-ups—on a wide range of contentious matters. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Financial Services disputes
- Acting for large corporates on complex, high-value, and reputationally significant commercial disputes
Our Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance (LRC) team operates across all UK jurisdictions and handles both domestic and international litigation and arbitration matters. You will advise on:
- Court proceedings
- Arbitration
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Issues spanning financial services, technology, automotive, manufacturing, and more
Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with specialists in insurance, competition, regulatory investigations, and other contentious niches to deliver bespoke solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead on complex, high-value commercial and financial services disputes, managing every stage from thorough case analysis to strategic negotiations and litigation execution.
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with diverse client bases, demonstrating commercial acumen and creative problem-solving.
- Contribute to business development efforts within the team, identifying opportunities to grow the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation capabilities.
- Provide expert advice on high-stakes matters, blending legal expertise with a deep understanding of business risks.
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-team specialists to ensure unified, effective advocacy.
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Requirements
- Strong grounding in commercial litigation and/or financial services disputes.
- Proven experience in managing complex, high-stakes matters, with a successful track record in leading disputes from inception to resolution.
- Expertise in engaging with and advising large corporates, financial institutions, or risk management teams.
- Ability to build trusted client relationships, combined with commercial-savvy litigation skills.
- Collaborative mindset, personal resilience, and a proactive approach to business development.
Ideal candidates are ambitious practitioners who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about advancing dispute resolution as the firm’s corporate leading contender.
About the Team
Part of Shoosmiths’ vision to become the nation’s foremost firm for contentious work, our Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance team is composed of experts across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Our expertise includes:
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- Commercial Litigation
- Financial Services Disputes & Investigations
- Insurance
- Competition Law
- Regulatory Investigations
For more details, visit our [dispute resolution page](Dispute resolution & litigation | Services | Expertise | Shoosmiths Lawyers).
About Shoosmiths
At Shoosmiths, our mission is to deliver exceptional service paired with cutting-edge thinking. We support some of the most ambitious businesses globally, empowering our people to bring their authentic selves to work and to thrive in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
We’ve achieved the Investors in People Platinum Standard—our highest accolade for talent investment—evidencing our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where diversity and meaningful impact are celebrated.
Diversity & Inclusion
Equal opportunities are central to our values. We are committed to ensuring our workplace reflects and thrives on a rich assortment of backgrounds and talents. Regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs, every colleague and applicant is treated with equal respect and opportunity.
Success here extends beyond professional achievements—it hinges on belonging, mutual support, and community participation within our team.
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