G2 Legal
Commercial Litigation Solicitor
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A leading law firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Disputes Associate to join its highly regarded Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the largest commercial disputes teams outside London, acting for a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses to major UK and international organisations. You'll work on high-value, complex disputes across a broad range of sectors while benefiting from genuine responsibility, excellent mentoring, and clear progression opportunities.
The Role
You'll work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload while also taking ownership of your own matters. The team advises on a wide spectrum of commercial disputes, including both domestic and cross-border matters.
The work includes:
- High-value commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Litigation, arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and expert determination
- Dispute avoidance and strategic advisory work
- Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as fraud, reputation management, procurement, confidential information, and asset tracing
- Acting for clients across banking, real estate, infrastructure, energy, food & drink, private equity, manufacturing, and retail
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About You
You'll be a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with approximately 1-4 years' PQE and have:
- Experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes
- Strong technical, drafting, and analytical skills
- A commercial and pragmatic approach to client service
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships
- A collaborative mindset with ambitions to develop your career within a leading disputes practice
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 35%
- Low chargeable hours target of 1,350
- Hybrid working (50% office based)
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
- Paid sabbatical scheme offering up to four weeks' leave every three years
- Private BUPA healthcare
- Enhanced pension with a minimum 5% employer contribution
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Excellent quality work and genuine long-term career progression
If you're looking to join a market-leading disputes team offering high-quality work, strong support, and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.
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