Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Leeds to work on a variety of complex disputes from IT and shareholder disputes to procurement and contractual matters. This is a permanent role at a large regional law firm with genuine scope for career progression.
  • Join a large regional law firm in Leeds
  • High value varied contractual disputes on offer

About Our Client

Our client is a large regional law firm in Leeds. They have a growing disputes practice which is ranked as a leading team by the legal directories. The firm offers great training and development alongside the opportunity to work with high profile clients.

Job Description

The Commercial Litigation Solicitor will be:

  • Managing a diverse portfolio of commercial dispute cases across a range of sectors.
  • Working on high-value IT, shareholder, procurement, contract and supply-chain disputes.
  • Advising corporate clients on dispute resolution strategies and risk mitigation.
  • Drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements and representing clients where needed.
  • Liaising with clients, opposing counsel and internal teams to drive cases to resolution.
  • Conducting legal research and preparing advice and documentation.
  • Helping with business development and contributing to firm growth through client work.
  • Maintaining high standards of client care and commercial awareness



The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Litigation Solicitor should be / have;

  • A qualified solicitor between NQ-3 years PQE.
  • Experienced in commercial dispute resolution - ideally including shareholder, procurement, IT or contract disputes.
  • Skilled in drafting pleadings, negotiating, advising clients and managing litigation.
  • Ties to Leeds
  • Strong academics



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000.
  • 25 days of holiday leave.
  • Bonus scheme to reward performance.
  • 5% pension contribution plan.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6894826
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-122025-6894826