Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Senior Associate (5+ PQE) | Leeds

Are you an ambitious Commercial Litigation Senior Associate seeking your next challenge in a leading international law firm? Celebrated for its innovative approach, client-focused excellence and dedication to fostering talent.

About the Firm

This prominent UK law firm is known for its exceptional career development opportunities, underpinned by an award-winning learning and development programme and clear progression pathways. With a reputation for innovation and adaptability, the firm operates across key sectors such as energy, life sciences, education, and sport, offering a varied and dynamic workload.

The client base ranges from high-growth start-ups and SMEs to global powerhouses, including FTSE 100 giants. Diversity and inclusion lie at the heart of the firm's ethos, complemented by a modern, flexible working environment that champions work-life balance.

The Role

In this role, you will work alongside leading commercial disputes lawyers with a focus on public procurement, gaining invaluable experience in a highly specialised field. You will handle a varied and diverse caseload, offering strategic advice to a broad range of clients-from private companies to public sector organisations-at every stage of the dispute resolution process.

Your responsibilities will include advising clients during the early stages of potential disputes, helping them navigate complex regulatory and contractual issues, and representing them in dispute resolution proceedings. These may range from litigation in the High Court and arbitration to mediation, tribunals, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in a dynamic area of law while collaborating with some of the most respected professionals in the field.

The Ideal Candidate

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor 5+PQE with experience in procurement disputes.
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• Is comfortable engaging in business development activity
• Enjoys a team environment and supporting junior colleagues in their development
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape

What's on offer?

• An opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, highly revered Firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development and progression opportunities
• Ingrained flexible working
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent bonus structure and benefits package

Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.