Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (1-5 PQE) to join a Legal 500-ranked dispute resolution team in Leeds. The role involves handling high-quality, complex commercial litigation for a prestigious client base and developing strong client relationships.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on a broad range of disputes, and contribute to a proactive, commercially minded team while progressing your career within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Strong grounding in general commercial litigation across a range of disputes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop within a highly regarded team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of general commercial litigation matters.
• Advising clients on a broad range of complex commercial disputes.
• Handling contentious matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Supporting the wider team on complex and high-value disputes where required.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relationship-building

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive

Job description

A highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (1-5 years PQE) to join its established Dispute Resolution team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a well-respected team recognised for handling high-quality, complex litigation on behalf of an impressive client base. The role would suit a well-rounded litigator with a broad grounding in general commercial disputes.

The successful Commercial Litigation Solicitor will handle a varied caseload of commercial disputes, working alongside experienced colleagues on complex matters while developing strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused legal advice.

The role will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of general commercial litigation matters.
• Advising clients on a broad range of complex commercial disputes.
• Handling contentious matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Supporting the wider team on complex and high-value disputes where required.

The ideal candidate will:

• 1-5 years' PQE Commercial Litigation Solicitor
• Have a strong grounding in general commercial litigation and experience across a range of disputes.
• Have strong technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop their career within a highly regarded team.

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to join a highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked firm handling high-quality and complex commercial litigation within an established and ambitious team in Leeds.

Sellick Partnership supports applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.