Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a well-regarded commercial litigation team in Leeds to manage a high-quality disputes caseload. You will advise clients on a range of contract, shareholder, and joint venture disputes, including international elements, from pre-action through to resolution. The position offers career progression within a supportive, national firm environment and exposure to high-profile matters. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive effective settlements and strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• enhanced benefits
• family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangement

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse commercial disputes (contract, shareholder, joint venture)
• Assist with preparing and negotiating high-value, complex settlements
• Advise a range of clients on dispute resolution strategies
• Contribute to cases with international elements; cross-border considerations
• Support from pre-action to trial, injunctions, and enforcement where applicable

Key requirements

• Minimum 12 months' experience in commercial disputes
• Experience in shareholder disputes, pre-action through to trial, injunctions, and enforcement of restrictive covenants
• Exposure to cross-border litigation and some international arbitration
• Experience within reputable national or regional law firms
• Ambition for career progression within a collaborative team

• Self-motivated
• Driven and proactive
• Collaborative / team-oriented
• Commercial disputes experience
• Shareholder disputes
• Injunctions and enforcement of covenants

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