Commercial Litigation Solicitor - #2191545

An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked team in Leeds.

The team has an excellent reputation in the Yorkshire market and acts for an impressive client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and PLCs through to major national and international organisations. Its work spans a broad range of commercial disputes, including some particularly complex and high-value instructions.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE to join an established team, working alongside recognised specialists and gaining exposure to quality work across a variety of sectors, including technology, sport, manufacturing, logistics and food and drink.

The Role

You will work on a varied caseload of commercial disputes, with the opportunity to take responsibility for your own matters whilst supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex cases.

The work includes:

• Commercial contract disputes, including breach of contract and warranty claims.
• Shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Professional negligence claims.
• Fraud, misrepresentation and asset recovery matters.
• IT, technology and outsourcing disputes.
• Business acquisition and post-transaction disputes.
• International disputes, arbitration and mediation.
• Public procurement and regulatory-related disputes.

You will be involved throughout the dispute resolution process, from initial advice and strategy through to litigation, settlement and alternative dispute resolution.

About You

• 2-5 years' PQE with experience in Commercial Dispute Resolution / Commercial Litigation.
• A good grounding in contentious commercial matters, ideally gained within a recognised commercial law firm.
• Confident managing aspects of litigation and working with clients directly.
• Strong technical ability and an appreciation of the commercial considerations involved in resolving disputes.
• Ambitious, personable and keen to develop within an established and well-regarded team.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of the strongest commercial disputes teams in the Leeds market, with a high Legal 500 ranking and Chambers recognition.

The team handles a genuinely interesting mix of work, advising both domestic and international clients across a variety of sectors. You will benefit from working alongside experienced litigators, exposure to complex matters and the opportunity to develop your own client relationships and technical expertise.

For someone looking to take the next step in their commercial litigation career, this is certainly an opportunity worth exploring.

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