Commercial Litigation Legal Director

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension contribution of 5%

Performance-based bonus structure

Comprehensive private healthcare coverage

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Director to join its Disputes practice in Leeds. The role involves managing complex litigation, mentoring a team, and engaging in business development. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in commercial litigation. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and resolve complex legal disputes effectively.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience in mentoring and managing legal teams.
• A proactive approach to business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise large corporate clients on commercial litigation matters including IT and contractual disputes.
• Manage and oversee high-value and complex disputes.
• Lead and mentor a team of lawyers.

Skills

Commercial Litigation expertise

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

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Base pay range

Our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Legal Director to join their large Disputes practice in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to join as a Director and work on high value varied disputes work.

Our client is a full service international law firm with a great reputation. The Disputes practice are regarded as one of the best in the region who advise large corporate clients on a range of commercial disputes.

Description

The Commercial Litigation Legal Director will deal with a range of work and responsibilities including;

• Advising large corporate clients on a range of commercial litigation matters including heavy weight IT disputes, contractual disputes and procurement disputes.
• Manage and oversee high-value and complex disputes.
• Lead and mentor a team of lawyers with help from Partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Take an active role in business development.
• Lead on all forms of ADR.

Profile

The successful Commercial Litigation Legal Director should have / be;

• A track record in Commercial Litigation gained from a national or international law firm.
• A strong academic background
• Proven ability to manage and resolve complex legal disputes effectively.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience in mentoring and managing legal teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• A proactive approach to business development and client relationship management.
• Ties to Leeds

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £95000 to £110000.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension contribution of 5%.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid working options for improved work-life balance.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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