Dispute Resolution Lawyer - Associate/Senior Associate - Newcastle upon Tyne

QED Legal LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate with over 5 years PQE. This role involves handling various commercial disputes and working collaboratively within a Tier 1 ranked team. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and be capable of leading junior fee-earners while also engaging in business development. The position offers a supportive environment, hybrid working flexibility, and comprehensive benefits including 27 days holiday and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

27 days holiday + long-service extras

Up to 2 wellbeing days

Pension contributions

Life assurance & income protection

Paid community hours for volunteering

Hybrid/remote working flexibility

Clear development path and internal promotion culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation required.
• Strong technical skills and ability to handle complex matters.
• Comfortable in business development and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of commercial disputes including contract and shareholder issues.
• Work with national clients and senior colleagues in a dynamic team.
• Gain visibility and client-facing responsibility with clear career progression.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client-facing skills

Business development

Team leadership

Job description

Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Commercial Litigation (5+ PQE) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

A high-profile opening for a Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join a top-tier Dispute Resolution team based in the North East.

You’ll:

• Handle a broad mix of commercial disputes: contract & shareholder issues, professional negligence, procurement/IT/data, reputation matters.
• Join a team ranked Tier 1, working with national clients and senior colleagues in a dynamic, collaborative setting.
• Gain visibility, growth and client‑facing responsibility with a supportive progression path.

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical skills, able to handle complex matters, lead junior fee‑earners and be client‑facing.
• Comfortable with business‑development input and willing to build your profile.

Benefits that stand out:

• 27 days holiday + long‑service extras; option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 2 wellbeing days on top of holiday entitlement.
• Pension contributions increasing with service; life assurance & income protection after qualifying period.
• Paid community hours for volunteering (~14 hours/year), reflecting strong ESG culture.
• Hybrid/remote working flexibility, modern office base and a values‑driven firm culture.
• Clear development path, internal promotion culture and investment in people (Investors in People Platinum).

Get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out what makes this role different! Reach out to Beth Livings at QED Legal via the details provided.