At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload of commercial disputes and deliver top-notch client care.
- Company: Join a supportive, well-resourced firm in Leeds with a focus on high standards.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and perks like retail discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working available after probation and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your practice and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 2 to 4 years PQE in commercial disputes with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Commercial Disputes Solicitor to join its Leeds team. This is a great opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys running matters with autonomy, values high standards of client care, and wants to build their practice within a supportive, well-resourced firm. You will manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes matters, taking responsibility for progressing files efficiently and delivering a consistently high-quality service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with the firm’s procedures and quality standards
- Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients regularly updated on progress and costs
- Delivering excellent client care in a professional and approachable manner
- Maintaining confidentiality and security of client and firm information
- Achieving agreed billing, time recording and performance targets
- Managing credit control on your matters in liaison with the Accounts team
- Supporting business development and marketing activity to promote the department and the firm
- Building strong working relationships internally and with external institutions and organisations
- Supervising, supporting and developing immediate support staff
- Taking ownership of your ongoing development and supporting training activity where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- 2 to 4 years’ PQE with experience in commercial disputes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Efficient, well organised approach with good attention to detail
- A pleasant but confident manner, with tact and resilience when dealing with clients and colleagues
- Ability to mentor, support and encourage other members of the team
What’s On Offer
- 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
- 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)
- Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)
- Group life assurance
- Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)
- Yulife Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub
- Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
- Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year
- Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities
- Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ
- Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)
- Staff legal benefits including: Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements), Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning), Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family, Long service awards at key milestones
Working Arrangements
Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week. Hybrid working available once probation is passed.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.
Commercial Disputes Solicitor employer: Hawthorne-finch Talent Solutions
Join a dynamic and supportive firm in Leeds as a Commercial Disputes Solicitor, where you will enjoy a collaborative work culture that prioritises high standards of client care and professional development. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and unique benefits such as wellbeing time and staff legal perks, this role offers an excellent opportunity for personal and career growth in a well-resourced environment. Embrace the chance to manage your own caseload while being part of a team that values mentorship and continuous learning.
Contact Details:
Hawthorne-finch Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
