Disputes Partner

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Disputes Partner in Leeds. This role involves establishing a new team, developing the disputes practice, and managing high-value corporate cases. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in disputes, leadership skills, and ties to Leeds. The position offers a competitive salary package between £150,000 and £170,000 and access to exclusive partner benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Access to exclusive partner benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

Qualifications

• Solicitor at Director or Partner level with Disputes expertise.
• Experience in originating and winning high-value mandates.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the disputes practice and hire new staff.
• Drive high-value mandates for corporate clients.
• Manage major cases ensuring client satisfaction.
• Build a client network in the region.
• Collaborate with other offices for best practices.

Skills

Solicitor at Director or Partner level

Proven track record of originating high-value mandates

Strong leadership skills

Excellent commercial acumen

Client relationship skills

Ability to contribute to business development

Experience in a multi-office environment

Ties to Leeds

Job description

• Join a growing national law firm
• Be the first Disputes Partner in Leeds

About Our Client

An award-winning national legal firm with a strong UK presence and an expanding footprint, this client combines a high-performing, corporate-facing culture with an approachable, collaborative environment. With multiple offices across the UK and an impressive track record advising major companies on complex disputes, they offer the scale, support and reputation of a national firm while giving you the rare opportunity to establish a new team in Leeds and shape its future direction.

Job Description

The Disputes Partner will be:

• Developing the disputes practice, including bringing in work and hiring
• Driving and originating high-value mandates across corporate clients in the UK (contractual, professional negligence, shareholder, arbitration)
• Managing major cases, ensuring profitable delivery and client satisfaction
• Building your client network and leveraging contacts to grow business in the region
• Working with other UK offices to deliver cross-office support and share best practice

The Successful Applicant

The Disputes Partner should be:

• A solicitor at Director or Partner level with a background in Disputes work
• Proven track record of originating and winning high-value mandates and bringing contacts with you
• Strong leadership skills and experience building or running a team
• Excellent commercial acumen, client relationship skills and the ability to contribute to business development
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, multi-office environment and building regional presence
• Ties to Leeds

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package ranging between £150,000 and £170,000.
• Access to exclusive partner benefits.
• Performance-based bonus structure.