Commercial Disputes Lawyer (Associate)
Location: Leeds
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 + bonus and benefits
Experience: 1 to 3 years’ PQE
Our client is looking to recruit a junior Associate into its growing Commercial Disputes team in Leeds.
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing disputes practice with national and international reach, where you’ll get strong exposure to complex commercial disputes and investigations work, alongside supportive development and clear progression as your career develops.
The Team You’ll be part of a commercial disputes group with strength across the UK and internationally, known for its commercial and innovative approach to resolving business disputes. The team deploys a mix of formal proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation and adjudication, and works closely with non-contentious colleagues to understand the underlying transactions and deliver sensible outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting on a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes
- Assisting with court and arbitral proceedings, and supporting on ADR processes including negotiation, mediation and adjudication
- Helping to deliver commercially focused advice, aligned to client objectives
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas and sector groups
- Building your technical skills and taking ownership of workstreams with appropriate supervision
- Contributing to excellent client service and supporting the development of client relationships
- Getting involved in continuous improvement, including the practical use of technology to support efficient delivery
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
- 1 to 3 years’ PQE with relevant disputes experience, ideally gained in private practice
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Clear communication style and a proactive, collaborative approach
- Genuine interest in developing your technical skills and building a long-term career in disputes
Desirable
- Experience of a broad range of dispute resolution processes, including ADR
- Interest in how legal technology can support service delivery
What’s On Offer
- Salary of £55,000 to £70,000 + bonus and benefits
- High-quality work within a busy, supportive disputes team
- A genuinely inclusive culture where people are encouraged to be themselves, with active networks and safe spaces for discussion, education and celebration
- Strong development support, including mentoring, coaching, leadership development and regular check-ins focused on your short-term goals and long-term progression
- A collaborative environment where you’ll work closely with colleagues across contentious and non-contentious teams, with real opportunity to build your internal and external network
- A firm that values innovation and continuous improvement, with encouragement to use technology and new ways of working to deliver the best outcomes for clients
Working Arrangements
Leeds. Full-time, permanent role.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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