New Job Opening: Commercial Disputes Lawyer (12month FTC) in Leeds, UK

Job Description

Commercial Disputes Lawyer (Associate, 12 Month FTC)

Location: Leeds (hybrid working)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Associate level (commercial litigation)

If you’re a commercial disputes lawyer who enjoys varied, fast-moving work and wants to join a supportive team on a dedicated client project, this 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds is a strong opportunity.

You’ll work alongside an experienced disputes team within a national practice, advising on a broad range of commercial litigation matters. While this is a fixed-term role, there may be opportunities to secure a permanent position, subject to business need, performance and a review closer to the end of the contract.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate to support a dedicated client project within its Commercial Disputes practice. The team is known for its commercial, practical approach to resolving business disputes, using a blend of formal proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting a dedicated client project within the Commercial Disputes team

• Advising on a broad range of complex and varied commercial litigation matters

• Assisting with formal proceedings, including court and arbitral proceedings

• Supporting alternative dispute resolution work, including negotiation, mediation and adjudication

• Working closely with colleagues across other practice areas where disputes arise from underlying transactions

• Supporting fee earners on complex matters, managing deadlines and maintaining strong drafting standards

• Contributing to training and marketing activity as appropriate

What We’re Looking For

• Associate-level experience in general commercial litigation

• Sound technical understanding of the law, with strong drafting and communication skills

• A commercial, common-sense approach to problem solving

• Ability to work to deadlines in a challenging environment

• Self-motivated and keen to get involved in training and marketing

• Collaborative approach and ability to work well as part of a team, including cross-office working

Helpful (but not essential)

• Experience of defender personal injury work

What’s On Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract within a supportive, high-performing team

• Hybrid working (working pattern to be confirmed, depending on role and client requirements)

• Competitive financial package, including discretionary bonus (performance dependent)

• Private medical insurance, with options to upgrade and add family cover

• Pension with matched employer contributions (up to 5%)

• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection cover

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 with service, plus the option to buy or sell up to one week per year

• Sabbatical leave options (subject to eligibility)

• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 employee assistance programme and counselling

• Wellbeing subsidy towards gym, sports membership or wellbeing apps

• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan

• CSR day for volunteering (1 day per year) and payroll giving scheme

• Discounts and rewards portal, plus peer and manager recognition schemes

Working Arrangements

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract based in Leeds, with hybrid working (pattern to be confirmed, depending on role and client requirements).

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  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.