Commercial Litigation Associate

G2 Legal Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known national firm seeks an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Director level to join its Sheffield office. This leadership role offers the opportunity to work on diverse commercial disputes, mentor junior lawyers, and develop client relationships within a respected Dispute Resolution team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Path to Directorship or Partnership

Flexible and hybrid working culture

Excellent support for progression

Visible leadership role in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial litigation, ideally 7+ PQE.
• Strong technical ability across various dispute types.
• Previous exposure to business development or appetite for profile building.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex files with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to team growth locally and nationally.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

A well-known national firm is looking to appoint an experienced commercial litigator (Senior Associate or Director level) into its Sheffield office. This is a strong opportunity to take on a leadership role in a growing disputes team, working with high-profile clients and handling a broad mix of commercial litigation work.

The opportunity:

• Join a national Dispute Resolution team with real strength in depth and an impressive client base across sectors, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare and technology
• Handle a varied caseload of commercial disputes including contract claims, shareholder disputes, warranty claims, professional negligence and injunctive relief
• Get involved in larger national matters alongside colleagues in other offices, as well as leading on your own high-value regional instructions
• Actively contribute to the development of the Sheffield offering, with plenty of scope to grow your own client relationships and profile in the market

The role:

• Senior-level fee earning position, either at experienced Senior Associate or early-stage Director level
• Day-to-day management of complex files with minimal supervision, as well as supporting more junior colleagues
• Involvement in strategic input for the team’s growth, both locally and nationally
• Close collaboration with clients, referrers and internal teams, including corporate, real estate and private client
• A genuinely flexible role with strong hybrid working and autonomy

What the firm is looking for:

• A qualified solicitor with significant experience in commercial litigation, ideally 7+ PQE
• Strong technical ability across a broad range of dispute types
• Someone commercially astute and confident in front of clients
• A team player who enjoys mentoring junior lawyers and helping to grow a practice
• Previous exposure to business development or a clear appetite to build your profile in the region

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and transparent bonus structure
• A clear path to Directorship or Partnership, depending on level
• Flexible and hybrid working culture
• Excellent support from a firm that values entrepreneurialism and progression
• A chance to take on a visible leadership role within a highly regarded and supportive team

For a commercially minded litigator at Senior Associate or Director level, this is a rare chance to take on a visible leadership role in a team that’s going places.

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