Commercial Litigation Associate - NQ to 4 years PQE

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Leeds is seeking a qualified Associate to join their Commercial Disputes team. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work on complex commercial disputes for high-profile clients across various sectors. The firm provides strong support for career development and continuous training within a collaborative environment. Ideal for a motivated junior lawyer looking to enhance their expertise in commercial law.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and development programs

Mentoring and leadership development support

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience (NQ level up to 4 years PQE).
• Ideally private practice background.
• Proactive approach with strong technical development focus.
• Client-focused mindset with commercial awareness.
• Previous experience within a strong commercial law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes for blue-chip clients.
• Engage in court, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Strong technical development focus

Client-focused mindset

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Commercial Litigation- Associate (NQ to 4 years PQE)

A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate to join their Commercial Disputes team in Leeds. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive compensation within a market-leading top tier practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes for blue-chip clients across sectors including retail, transport, digital, energy, and financial services.
• Engage in both formal proceedings (court and arbitration) and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience (NQ level up to 4 years PQE).
• Ideally private practice background.
• Proactive approach with strong technical development focus.
• Client-focused mindset with commercial awareness.
• Previous experience within a strong commercial law firm environment.

Whats Offered

• Work within a nationally and internationally recognized disputes practice.
• Clear progression opportunities in an expanding team.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Mentoring and leadership development support.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to build client networks.
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools including AI applications.

The Firm

This firm operates across all UK offices with strong international presence. They compete successfully against magic circle firms through deep client understanding and innovative commercial solutions. The culture emphasizes diversity, continuous improvement, and collegiate working relationships.

The role suits an ambitious junior lawyer seeking to develop expertise in commercial disputes within a supportive, high-performing environment.

Next Steps

Please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal recruitment for more information - [e-mail]