Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Commercial Litigation (5+ PQE) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
A high-profile opening for a Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join a top-tier Dispute Resolution team based in the North East.
You’ll:
* Handle a broad mix of commercial disputes: contract & shareholder issues, professional negligence, procurement/IT/data, reputation matters.
* Join a team ranked Tier 1, working with national clients and senior colleagues in a dynamic, collaborative setting.
* Gain visibility, growth and client‑facing responsibility with a supportive progression path.
Ideal Candidate:
* 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
* Strong technical skills, able to handle complex matters, lead junior fee‑earners and be client‑facing.
* Comfortable with business‑development input and willing to build your profile.
Benefits that stand out:
* 27 days holiday + long‑service extras; option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
* Up to 2 wellbeing days on top of holiday entitlement.
* Pension contributions increasing with service; life assurance & income protection after qualifying period.
* Paid community hours for volunteering (~14 hours/year), reflecting strong ESG culture.
* Hybrid/remote working flexibility, modern office base and a values‑driven firm culture.
* Clear development path, internal promotion culture and investment in people (Investors in People Platinum).
Get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out what makes this role different! Reach out to Beth Livings at QED Legal via the details provided.
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