Commercial Litigation Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reflective of exp.

Annual bonus up to 35%

Hybrid working 50% office presence

Pension contributions

Death in service

Job summary

William James Recruitment is working with a leading UK law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Leeds. You will handle complex domestic and cross-border disputes, with exposure from day one.

You'll work alongside partners, manage own matters with growing autonomy, and contribute to a busy disputes team. The role offers a clear path for progression, a competitive salary, annual bonus up to 35%, and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 1-4 PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to client service.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside partners on complex commercial disputes.
• Managing your own matters with growing autonomy.
• Advising on a broad range of business disputes.
• Acting for clients across banking, real estate, energy and infrastructure.
• Supporting clients in private equity, retail, leisure and food sectors.
• Delivering dispute avoidance and pre-dispute advice.
• Handling litigation, arbitration, mediation and adjudication matters.
• Building strong relationships with clients and collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor – Leeds – competitive salary + Benefits + Bonus

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor to join its highly regarded disputes practice in Leeds. Acting for global businesses, entrepreneurs and major organisations, the team advises on high-value domestic and cross-border disputes across a wide range of sectors and industries.

This Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor opportunity in Leeds offers exposure to complex, business-critical matters from day one. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on sophisticated disputes while enjoying strong client contact, genuine responsibility and a clear route for career progression.

As a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Leeds, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious team with an outstanding reputation for delivering commercial, pragmatic advice on some of the most significant disputes in the market.

The Role:

• Working alongside partners on complex commercial disputes
• Managing your own matters with growing autonomy
• Advising on a broad range of business disputes
• Acting for clients across banking, real estate, energy and infrastructure
• Supporting clients in private equity, retail, leisure and food sectors
• Delivering dispute avoidance and pre-dispute advice
• Handling litigation, arbitration, mediation and adjudication matters
• Building strong relationships with clients and collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 1-4 PQE in Commercial Litigation
• Strong experience handling complex commercial disputes
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to client service
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Ambitious, collaborative and keen to progress their career
• Committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes

The Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Annual bonus scheme with earning potential of up to 35%
• Low chargeable hours target of 1,350 hours
• Paid sabbatical scheme with the opportunity to accrue up to four weeks leave
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to five days each year
• Hybrid working with a minimum 50% office presence
• Employer pension contribution of at least 5%
• Death in service benefit of 4 x annual salary

Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments