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Commercial Litigation Legal Director

Leeds Permanent £95,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
This Commercial Litigation Legal Director role in Leeds offers a rare opportunity to take on a senior position within a global law firm. You will handle complex disputes while working closely with partners and playing a key role in growing the Leeds disputes practice.
  • Senior role with clear pathway to Partnership
  • Shape and grow a high-performing disputes team

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong UK presence and a reputation for excellence in disputes and advisory work. The firm acts for major corporates, insurers, and financial institutions. Known for its collaborative culture and strategic growth plans, the firm invests heavily in its people, offering genuine progression opportunities and a platform for senior lawyers to build and lead successful teams.

Job Description

The Commercial Litigation Legal Director will be:* Advising on complex commercial litigation matters

* Acting for corporate clients, insurers, and financial institutions

* Managing a varied caseload of high-value disputes

* Working closely with partners across the national disputes practice

* Mentoring junior lawyers

* Playing a key role in business development initiatives

* Driving the growth of the Leeds disputes team

* Building and maintaining strong client relationships

  • * Contributing to the strategic direction of the practice

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Litigation Legal Director should be:* A solicitor with significant PQE in commercial litigation

* Operating at Director or Partner level, or ready to step up

* Experienced in handling complex, high-value disputes

* Commercially astute with strong business development skills

* A confident leader with team management experience

* Well-connected or able to build a strong network

  • * An excellent communicator with strong client handling skills

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £95,000 to £120,000 per annum.
  • Generous pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
  • 26 days of annual leave, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Performance-related bonus scheme.
  • Private medical insurance for peace of mind.



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6989198
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-042026-6989198