Hybrid 12-Month FTC: Commercial Disputes Associate

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension with matched employer contrib.

Life assurance (4x salary)

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Commercial Disputes Lawyer (Associate) for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Leeds with hybrid working. The role involves supporting a dedicated client project within the Commercial Disputes team and advising on a wide range of commercial litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have associate-level experience in general commercial litigation, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate-level experience in general commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a dedicated client project within the Commercial Disputes team
• Advising on a broad range of complex and varied commercial litigation matters
• Assisting with formal proceedings, including court and arbitral proceedings
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution work, including negotiation, mediation and adjudication
• Working closely with colleagues across other practice areas where disputes arise from underlying transactions
• Supporting fee earners on complex matters, managing deadlines and maintaining strong drafting standards
• Contributing to training and marketing activity as appropriate

Skills

Commercial litigation

Drafting

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Commercial Disputes Lawyer (Associate) for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Leeds with hybrid working. The role involves supporting a dedicated client project within the Commercial Disputes team and advising on a wide range of commercial litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have associate-level experience in general commercial litigation, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced