Commercial Litigation Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with at least 2 years PQE. The successful candidate will act as a trusted litigation lawyer for major insurers, advising on complex commercial disputes. The firm offers a modern, collaborative working environment, with a strong emphasis on team culture and work-life balance. The role provides excellent exposure to high-value litigation work and clear expectations around targets, alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial litigation and complex disputes.
• Experience in handling contentious matters.
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted litigation lawyer for major insurers.
• Advise on a wide range of commercial disputes across various sectors.
• Work closely with clients to assess risk and shape strategy.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to handle pressure

Education

Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate | 2+ PQE | Top 200 Firm | 2 days in office

The Firm

This Top 200 UK law firm has built a distinctive reputation as a market leader in insurance-focused and commercial litigation. Operating in close partnership with one of the world's largest insurers, the firm is known for its proactive and commercially intelligent approach to disputes, combining early intervention with robust litigation expertise when matters escalates.

Founded in the 2010's, the firm has grown rapidly and now employs over 250 lawyers nationally. Its culture is modern, informal and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on personality, teamwork and long-term development. Lawyers are trusted to take responsibility early and are supported by excellent systems, technology and leadership at every level.

The firm has invested heavily in innovation, with an integrated case management platform and proprietary technology designed to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and support lawyers in delivering consistently high-quality work. Hybrid working is well embedded, with lawyers expected in the office two days per week to maintain collaboration and team culture.

The Role

You will act as trusted litigation lawyer to major insurers, advising on a wide range of commercial disputes across different sectors, jurisdictions and levels of complexity. The work is varied and intellectually engaging, requiring strong technical ability, commercial judgement and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced environment.

The Leeds team handles premium litigation matters and works closely with clients at an early stage to assess risk, shape strategy and resolve issues efficiently. You will benefit from consistent, high-quality work with real responsibility, alongside experienced colleagues who are invested in your development.

This is a technical litigation role that offers excellent exposure to complex disputes, with no shortage of work and clear expectations around prioritisation and client delivery.

Requirements

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE
• Experience handling contentious matters and an interest in complex commercial disputes
• Confident, commercially aware and able to think quickly under pressure
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to join a Top 200 firm with a strong national reputation
• Exposure to high-value, complex commercial litigation work
• A collaborative and modern working environment with genuine work‑life balance
• Consistent workflow and clear expectations around targets
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a strong opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a growing Leeds-based team with excellent quality work, modern systems and a supportive culture.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us for a confidential conversation.