Commercial Litigation Director

IDEX Consulting; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK Commercial Dispute Resolution practice as a Commercial Disputes Solicitor in Sheffield. You will manage complex caseloads, advise national and international clients on high-value disputes, and develop essential business development skills within a supportive team. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and outstanding career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Outstanding training and career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE in commercial disputes or related legal practice.
• Strong ability to manage complex caseloads efficiently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with business development interest.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including high-profile cases.
• Advise on complex issues such as shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Collaborate within a dynamic team committed to client success.

Skills

Legal capability

Commercial mindset

Business development

Strategic approach

Education

Qualified solicitor

4 years PQE in commercial disputes

Job description

Are you an ambitious Commercial Disputes Solicitor with a strategic and commercial mindset? A nationally recognised and award-winning Commercial Dispute Resolution team is seeking a talented lawyer with at least 4 years' experience to join their Sheffield office.

About the Team
Join a leading UK Commercial Dispute Resolution practice, with over 100 lawyers across 13 offices, renowned for delivering pragmatic, high-value advice to a diverse client base including national and international businesses in manufacturing, technology, hospitality, food, and sports sectors.
The Sheffield team enjoys a formidable reputation, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers, acting for major regional clients and beyond. The team handles a wide range of complex and high-value disputes including shareholder and partnership conflicts, commercial contracts, professional negligence, fraud, injunctive relief, contentious insolvency, reputational management, and more.

Role Overview
You will:

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including high-profile and complex matters
• Advise on shareholder, partnership, and trust disputes, commercial contracts, fraud claims, and injunctions
• Work closely with national and international clients across diverse sectors
• Develop your business development skills within a supportive environment
• Collaborate within a dynamic and commercially minded team committed to client success

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE in commercial disputes or related legal practice
• Strong legal capability combined with a commercial and strategic approach
• Ability to manage complex caseloads efficiently and effectively
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in business development
• Adaptable, organised, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

Why Join?

• Work in a top-ranked Commercial Dispute Resolution team with excellent market reputation
• Exposure to a broad and challenging range of commercial disputes
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Outstanding training, career development, and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collegial work environment in Sheffield

If you wish to apply for the position of Commercial Litigation Solicitor, please contact Emma Delli-Bovi.

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