Commercial Litigation Associate (1-5 PQE) | Leeds

Job Description

Salary: Competitive

Some commercial disputes roles box you into a single specialism. This one does the opposite.

A well-regarded independent law firm in Leeds is looking for a Commercial Litigation Associate with 1 to 5 years’ PQE to join its commercial dispute resolution practice. The work is high quality and genuinely complex, and the team wants someone who can turn their hand to a broad run of commercial disputes, not a lawyer who has already specialised in property, construction, employment or financial litigation.

You would build a varied caseload, work closely with experienced colleagues, and have real involvement in matters that need clear thinking and strong drafting. The role is based in Leeds, with three days in the office most weeks, and is open to candidates across Yorkshire and the wider North who can make those office days work.

The role

• Advise on a wide range of commercial disputes, from early case strategy and pleadings through to settlement and, where it goes that far, hearings
• Run files with increasing independence, with support from an established disputes team
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and advice that stands up to scrutiny
• Work with clients, counsel and colleagues on high-quality, complex litigation
• Keep matters moving, manage deadlines and give clients clear, practical advice

About you

• A solicitor qualified in England and Wales, with 1 to 5 years’ PQE
• Broad commercial litigation experience from a reputable firm, rather than a narrow specialist practice
• Strong academics, a sharp written style and the confidence to take ownership of your work
• Someone who enjoys complex problems, works well with colleagues and wants to keep growing in a busy disputes practice

Why this role?

You would be joining an established commercial disputes team at a well-regarded Leeds firm, doing varied, high-quality work, with hybrid working and a genuine chance to build your practice in the city.

Interested?

This is a confidential instruction, handled by Benedict Holding. The client’s name will not appear on the advert or in any approach.

Apply at https://benedictholding.com/next-move, email Alex Cruickshanks at AlexCruickshanks@benedictholding.com, or call 07534797239. Please include your CV and salary expectations.