Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is partnering with a Tier 1 distinguished disputes practice in Leeds to recruit a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate with 5–8 years PQE. You will take real responsibility, running matters with autonomy while collaborating with partners on high‑value cases spanning contractual disputes, shareholder issues, professional negligence, fraud and asset recovery.

This role provides exposure to national and international work, and a clear pathway to partnership for ambitious

Qualifications

• 5–8 years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling complex, high value disputes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run complex commercial litigation matters.
• Work closely with partners on significant instructions.
• Provide strategic input on case strategy.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Job description

Commercial Litigation Senior Associate | 5 to 8 Years PQE | Tier 1 Ranked | Leeds

A standout opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigator to join one of the UK's most highly regarded disputes practices in Leeds, working on complex, high value litigation at a firm that consistently operates at the very top of the market.

The Firm

Tier 1 ranked for Commercial Litigation and consistently recognised at the very top of the legal directories, the firm handles some of the most complex and high profile cases in the market for an impressive client base spanning major corporates, high net worth individuals, financial institutions and international businesses.

What sets this firm apart is the calibre of its people. The Leeds team houses some of the most highly regarded disputes partners in the region, many of whom have come directly from leading London practices and made a deliberate choice to bring City level expertise to the Leeds market. Targets here are realistic and achievable, which is a genuine differentiator in the disputes market, and the firm invests in, supports and pays its lawyers accordingly, with a top of market salary that reflects the standard of the work and the calibre of the people it attracts.

The Role

You will join a Tier 1 ranked Commercial Litigation team in Leeds, carrying real responsibility and running matters with a good degree of autonomy whilst working closely alongside partners on the most significant and complex instructions.

The caseload spans contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, fraud and asset recovery, financial services litigation and more. The firm's reputation means it regularly attracts instructions at the very top end of the market, giving you exposure to disputes of genuine national and international significance. For ambitious lawyers with an eye on partnership, the pathway here is clear, structured and genuinely supported.

The Ideal Candidate

• Commercial Litigation Senior Associate with 5 to 8 years PQE