Job Description Commercial Disputes Resolution Solicitor Location : Leeds City Centre Career Level: NQ to 3 years PQE (preference for 2-3 years PQE) Salary : £35,000 - £50,000 Bonus (dependent on experience) Join an Award-Winning, Fast-Growing Law Firm Are you an ambitious and talented commercial disputes lawyer looking to develop your career with an award-winning law firm? Our client, a highly regarded full-service law firm with over 300 employees based in Leeds city centre, is seeking a Commercial Disputes Resolution Solicitor with NQ to 3 years' PQE (preference for 2-3 years' PQE) to join their expanding team due to continued growth. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm recognised as one of the "Top 10 Big Companies to Work For" by the Sunday Times, with a culture you won't find anywhere else. The firm's Commercial Dispute Resolution team is ranked Band 2 in Chambers and has decades of experience resolving commercial disputes through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and other bespoke processes. The Team The Commercial Dispute Resolution team is a highly experienced and specialist group of lawyers with decades of experience resolving commercial disputes across a wide range of sectors and subject matters. The team is ranked Band 2 in Chambers and has a strong track record of litigating robustly and successfully to enforce or defend clients' rights when required, whilst also exploring ways to settle matters quickly before legal proceedings are commenced. The team handles disputes through litigation (the usual Court procedure), mediation, arbitration, expert determination, and other more bespoke processes according to sector or subject matter. Whatever the form of dispute resolution process applicable, the team assesses clients' principal objectives and then devises and executes a strategy to achieve them. The firm is a full-service law firm offering Banking and Finance, Corporate, Real Estate, Employment, Family, Intellectual Property, Private Wealth, and more, meaning clients' corporate and business needs, as well as their own personal matters, can be managed in one place by a collaborative, connected team. Due to continued growth, the firm is expanding its Commercial Dispute Resolution team and seeking an ambitious lawyer to join the team and develop their career. The Role As a Commercial Disputes Resolution Solicitor, you will work on a diverse range of commercial disputes across multiple sectors, providing clear, pragmatic, and commercial advice to clients. You will be based in the firm's Leeds city centre office. This is a growth opportunity, and you will work alongside highly experienced and specialist lawyers, developing broad Commercial Dispute Resolution skills across a wide range of matters. Your key responsibilities will include: Handling a diverse range of commercial disputes across multiple sectors Working on matters including contract disputes, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, IT and telecoms disputes, professional negligence, supply chain contracts, franchise agreements, commercial contracts, banking disputes, injunctions, arbitration, mediation, defamation and reputation management, data protection and privacy, property development disputes, construction disputes, fraud and asset tracing, intellectual property disputes, property litigation, debt recovery, insolvency, and energy disputes Advising clients through litigation, mediation, arbitration, expert determination, and other dispute resolution processes Drafting legal documents, pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence Conducting legal research and providing clear, pragmatic, and commercial advice Building and developing client relationships Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's full-service offering Providing exceptional client service with commercially focused advice Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and support Staying current with developments in commercial dispute resolution law and practice Contributing to business development activities About You Essential Requirements: NQ to 3 years' PQE (preference for 2-3 years' PQE) Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales Strong academics From a reputable firm Broad Commercial Dispute Resolution skills (not a specialist, as this is unlikely at this stage of career) Strong technical knowledge of commercial litigation practice and procedure Excellent drafting and legal research skills Strong client care skills with ability to build and maintain relationships Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously Commercially focused with pragmatic approach to problem-solving Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment Commitment to delivering exceptional client service Ambitious and driven with desire to develop career in commercial disputes Highly Desirable: Experience across a range of commercial dispute types (contract disputes, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, commercial contracts, etc.) Experience with alternative dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, expert determination) Experience working in a full-service law firm environment Business development experience or interest Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments Key Attributes: Ambitious and talented with strong growth mentality Hardworking and self-motivated with strong work ethic Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery Strong team player who works well in a collaborative environment Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving abilities Strong attention to detail and accuracy Adaptable and flexible approach to work Eager to learn and develop broad CDR expertise Authentic and open with strong interpersonal skills Passionate and curious about commercial disputes What's On Offer Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work, with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business. Benefits include: Competitive salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience) Bonus scheme Award-winning firm: "Top 10 Big Companies to Work For" (Sunday Times) Commercial Dispute Resolution team ranked Band 2 in Chambers Clear progression pathway with leadership support Growth opportunity due to firm expansion Full-service law firm with over 300 employees 18 years of established reputation in Leeds Work with highly experienced and specialist lawyers with decades of experience Develop broad Commercial Dispute Resolution skills across diverse matters Supportive and collaborative team environment Partner-led firm with unique structure that embraces each individual's passions and strengths Culture you won't find anywhere else: authenticity, openness, and collaboration Strong growth mentality and naturally inclusive culture More client contact, more autonomy, and more development Create your own influence and shape your own fate Excellent training and professional development opportunities Work on high-value and complex disputes across multiple sectors Access to full-service firm resources (Banking and Finance, Corporate, Real Estate, Employment, Family, IP, Private Wealth, and more) Modern Leeds city centre office location (close to Leeds train station, excellent transport links) Flexible working arrangements available Strong focus on employee wellbeing Firm that propels you to the front and puts you in control About Our Client Our client is a full-service law firm based in Leeds city centre with over 300 employees and an established reputation. The firm has been recognised as one of the "Top 10 Big Companies to Work For" by the Sunday Times and is widely regarded for its award-winning culture. The firm is built around authenticity, openness, and collaboration, with a partner-led structure that embraces each individual's passions and strengths. The Commercial Dispute Resolution team is ranked Band 2 in Chambers and comprises highly experienced and specialist lawyers with decades of experience resolving commercial disputes through litigation, mediation, arbitration, expert determination, and other bespoke processes. The firm offers a full range of legal services including Banking and Finance, Corporate, Real Estate, Employment, Family, Intellectual Property, Private Wealth, and more, meaning clients' corporate and business needs, as well as their own personal matters, can be managed in one place by a collaborative, connected team. The firm's approach starts by listening and understanding a client's needs, so that legal advice and support can be tailored specifically to them. The firm invests the time needed to develop relationships with substance and goes above and beyond to inspire change. The firm is committed to creating opportunities for its people and clients, with a culture that means everyone succeeds together. The firm gives its people more client contact, more autonomy, and more development, allowing them to create their own influence and shape their own fate. Location This role is based in the firm's Leeds city centre office, located close to Leeds train station with excellent transport links (only 0.3 miles from Leeds train station by foot). The office is in the heart of Leeds' legal district with access to the city's amenities, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Paid parking is available nearby at Wellington Street Multi Storey Car Park. How to Apply If you're an ambitious and talented commercial disputes lawyer with strong academics from a reputable firm looking to develop your career with an award-winning law firm that offers a culture you won't find anywhere else, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882