Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality commercial dispute matters. Ideal candidates will have experience in handling various disputes including shareholder and joint-venture disputes, along with strong negotiation skills. The firm provides a supportive environment with competitive salary and enhanced benefits, fostering career progression and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience handling commercial disputes.
• Experience in a reputable national or regional law firm.
• Ability to work on high-profile matters for national clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high-quality caseload of diverse dispute matters.
• Advise on contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and joint-venture disputes.
• Negotiate high-value and complex settlements.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Handling shareholder disputes

International arbitration

Trial preparation

Client advising

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor, 1+ year PQE – Leeds – A top law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor into their thriving and highly regarded team. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Melanie on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

JOB TITLE: Commercial Litigation Solicitor

PQE: 1-3 years PQE

LOCATION: Leeds

SALARY: Circa £65k plus

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has opened up within a supportive, well‑established team for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor seeking real career progression and the chance to handle a high‑quality caseload of diverse dispute matters. Your exposure to commercial disputes will be varied and will include contract disputes, shareholder disputes, joint‑venture disputes as well as assisting with preparing and negotiating high‑value and complex settlements. Advising a range of clients, the cases can often include an international element. Ideal opportunity for self‑motivated and driven Commercial Litigation Solicitors looking for a new challenge within a team with a national presence.

THE CANDIDATE

You will bring at least 12 months’ experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes, gained within a reputable national or regional law firm. If you’re seeking a supportive, collaborative environment where your career can truly progress, this is an opportunity not to miss. You’ll be joining a leading team working on high‑profile matters for national clients. Ideal Solicitors will have experience of shareholder disputes, working on matter from pre‑action through to trial, injunctions, enforcement of restrictive covenants, partnership disputes, cross‑border litigation and some international arbitration.

THE FIRM

You’ll be joining a supportive, innovative team environment where new ideas are valued and ambitions are encouraged. You can expect a competitive salary and package that includes enhanced benefits, family friendly policies and flexible working arrangement.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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