NQ Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Hybrid Leeds

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Legal in Leeds is seeking a Newly Qualified Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its Dispute Resolution team. The role offers exposure to a variety of commercial and civil disputes within a supportive, commercially minded firm.

You will handle a broad range of contentious matters, develop technical expertise, and build client relationships while progressing within a well-regarded practice.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or due to qualify as a Solicitor.
• Training seat in Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution.
• Experience across a range of contentious matters.
• Strong academics and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in commercial disputes.
• Be commercially minded and client-focused.
• Be keen to develop technically and take on increasing responsibility.
• Work well as part of a collaborative team while managing own workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing and assisting with a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on more complex and higher-value disputes
• Conducting legal research and providing clear, commercially focused advice
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, statements and other legal documentation
• Assisting with negotiations, mediations and other forms of dispute resolution
• Liaising directly with clients and other professionals
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills

Newly qualified

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Client communication

Legal research

Job description

CRA Legal in Leeds is seeking a Newly Qualified Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its Dispute Resolution team. The role offers exposure to a variety of commercial and civil disputes within a supportive, commercially minded firm.

You will handle a broad range of contentious matters, develop technical expertise, and build client relationships while progressing within a well-regarded practice.