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Disputes Partner

Leeds Permanent £150,000 - £170,000 per year View Job Description
As the Disputes Partner based in Leeds, you will spearhead the launch and growth of a major disputes practice, working on contractual, professional negligence, shareholder and arbitration work with national corporate clients.
  • Join a growing national law firm
  • Be the first Disputes Partner in Leeds

About Our Client

An award-winning national legal firm with a strong UK presence and an expanding footprint, this client combines a high-performing, corporate-facing culture with an approachable, collaborative environment. With multiple offices across the UK and an impressive track record advising major companies on complex disputes, they offer the scale, support and reputation of a national firm while giving you the rare opportunity to establish a new team in Leeds and shape its future direction.

Job Description

The Disputes Partner will be:

  • Developing the disputes practice, including bringing in work and hiring
  • Driving and originating high-value mandates across corporate clients in the UK (contractual, professional negligence, shareholder, arbitration)
  • Managing major cases, ensuring profitable delivery and client satisfaction
  • Building your client network and leveraging contacts to grow business in the region
  • Working with other UK offices to deliver cross-office support and share best practice



The Successful Applicant

The Disputes Partner should be:

  • A solicitor at Director or Partner level with a background in Disputes work
  • Proven track record of originating and winning high-value mandates and bringing contacts with you
  • Strong leadership skills and experience building or running a team
  • Excellent commercial acumen, client relationship skills and the ability to contribute to business development
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative multi-office environment and building regional presence
  • Ties to Leeds

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package ranging between £150,000 and £170,000.
  • Access to exclusive partner benefits.
  • Performance-based bonus structure.



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6879016
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-112025-6879016