Commercial Disputes Junior Associate

Job Description

Commercial Disputes - Junior Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 1 Years PQE

Join a leading Commercial Disputes team recognised for its commercial and innovative approach to resolving business disputes across multiple sectors.

Our client a nationally recognised law firm with offices across the UK and internationally is seeking a talented Junior Associate to join their highly regarded Commercial Disputes Group in Leeds. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex high-value disputes for blue-chip companies public sector authorities and high net worth individuals.

If youre an ambitious disputes lawyer with 1 years PQE looking to develop your career in a busy high-performing diverse and cohesive team this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

As a Junior Associate in the Commercial Disputes team youll be part of a dynamic group with lawyers across all UK offices and internationally. The team is recognised by independent commentators as one of the leading disputes and investigation practices with a strong reputation for commercial and innovative approaches to resolving business disputes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling complex commercial disputes across various sectors including:
  • Retail
  • Transport
  • Digital
  • Food and drink
  • Health
  • Industrial
  • Automotive
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Financial services
• Strategically deploying dispute resolution methods including:
  • Court proceedings
  • Arbitral proceedings
  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Adjudication
• Working closely with non-contentious colleagues to understand transaction backgrounds
• Delivering commercial solutions to complex and critical issues
• Supporting client relationships with blue-chip companies public sector authorities and high net worth individuals
• Collaborating across practice areas and industry groups
• Contributing to the teams reputation for swift delivery of results tailored to clients commercial objectives
• Engaging in continuous professional development

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-calibre matters with a team that has a significant advantage through in-depth knowledge and understanding of how clients operate.

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 years post-qualification experience
• Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and practice areas
• Proactive approach to professional development
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload effectively

Desirable:

• Experience across multiple industry sectors
• Understanding of alternative dispute resolution methods
• Experience working with blue-chip or public sector clients
• Knowledge of formal court and arbitral proceedings

Exceptional Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary ( dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Life and income protection

Professional Development:

• Extensive training programmes
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Continuous learning resources
• Technical and skills-based training
• Clear career progression pathways

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support programmes

Culture & Recognition:

• Supportive and collegiate environment
• Culture of improvement growth and collaboration
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Employee networks celebrating diversity
• Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Leeds office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements
National Reach: Part of a team operating across UK and international offices

About Our Client

Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence and real insight into clients operations. They are the natural choice for many FTSE 100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

The firms success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectives with a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversity.

Core Values:

• Technical excellence
• Real client insight
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre an ambitious disputes lawyer looking to join a busy high-performing team with exceptional development opportunities wed love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
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