Commercial Disputes Associate
Location
Leeds
Salary
£68000-78000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
Reference
JR/A1/1604/T
Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer to join their ever-growing Commercial Disputes team as an Associate. This role is based in Leeds and offers the chance to work nationally and internationally, contributing to the firms strategic growth objectives. The firm has cultivated an environment where ambitious and hard-working lawyers thrive, enjoying high-calibre work alongside inspiring colleagues who care deeply about each other and their clients.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Associate in the Commercial Disputes team, you will be involved in delivering commercial solutions to complex and critical issues. You will work closely with colleagues across various practice areas and industry groups, fostering and growing client relationships. The role is based in Leeds and offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including formal training programmes, mentoring, coaching, and leadership development opportunities.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you must be a qualified lawyer with proven experience in commercial disputes, ideally within a private practice setting. You should be proactive, agile, and enthusiastic about developing your technical skills and knowledge. A flexible approach, putting the clients commercial objectives first, and the ability to harness AI and other tools to improve service delivery are essential. Building your own network of client and industry contacts will also be encouraged.
NEXT STEPS?
If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal directly on 07903222898 or joe@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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