Commercial Litigation Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

CSR and community involvement

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in central Leeds. The role sits in a respected team handling a broad range of disputes for an impressive client base. You should have up to 5 years' PQE and solid commercial litigation experience.

The firm offers hybrid working with 2 days from home, a supportive environment and clear progression opportunities within a Legal 500-ranked practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE
• Solid experience handling commercial litigation matters
• Confident managing a varied caseload and dealing with clients
• Commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop your career
• Strong team player who enjoys collaboration

Responsibilities

• Work on a varied caseload of commercial disputes
• Assist with shareholder and company disputes, IT and telecoms disputes, property litigation, and finance/banking disputes
• Develop technical expertise and take on responsibility within a reputable team
• Contribute to client relationships and delivery of high-quality work

Skills

PQE 0-5 years

Commercial litigation experience

Client management

Commercial mindset

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked law firm based in central Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading firm with an established and growing commercial litigation team of 10, working on a broad and interesting range of high-quality disputes for an impressive client base.

The firm is keen to hear from Solicitors with up to 5 years' PQE who have solid experience in commercial litigation and are looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive, collaborative and ambitious environment.

You will work alongside an experienced team on a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including:

• Shareholder and company disputes
• IT and telecommunications disputes
• Property litigation
• Finance and banking disputes

You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take on responsibility and play an active role in a successful and well-regarded team.

• A qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE.
• Solid experience handling commercial litigation matters.
• Confident managing a varied caseload and dealing with clients.
• Commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop your career.
• A strong team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

What's on Offer:

• The opportunity to join a leading Legal 500-ranked firm.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days working from home.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and further development.
• A genuinely collaborative and supportive team culture.
• A firm with a strong commitment to CSR and making a positive contribution to the wider community.

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that combines an excellent market reputation with a positive working culture, genuine investment in its people and a commitment to helping individuals progress their careers.