Overview
Haggerty Jaques is working with a top-tier national firm to recruit an experienced Legal Director into its Commercial Disputes team, based in Leeds. This is a chance to take on high-profile, complex disputes work at senior level, with genuine prospects for career progression. The team is in growth mode, and this role will see you advising on a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes for major clients across multiple sectors. You'll be involved in cutting-edge cases, regularly opposite Magic Circle and leading City practices.
Responsibilities
* Manage complex cases and lead associate teams under partner supervision.
* Handle a broad mix of commercial and corporate disputes, including cross-border and multi-party matters.
* Deliver strategic advice and commercially pragmatic solutions using litigation, arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and other forms of ADR.
* Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments, tailoring advice to anticipate client needs.
* Work closely with colleagues in other practice areas to bring a joined-up approach to contentious and non-contentious issues.
* Be an established commercial disputes lawyer with at least 8 years' PQE gained in private practice.
* Offer technical excellence across a range of disputes, with the versatility to adapt to new and challenging work.
* Have proven experience of managing complex matters and leading teams effectively.
* Demonstrate a strong track record in building and maintaining client relationships at senior levels.
* The team is in growth mode, and this role will see you advising on a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes for major clients across multiple sectors. You'll be involved in cutting-edge cases, regularly opposite Magic Circle and leading City practices.
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