Senior Commercial Disputes Lawyer | 8 PQE+
Leeds | Hybrid
Extremely Competitive Salary & Fantastic Benefits
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.
The Work
As a Legal Director, you will:
- 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.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you will:
- 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.
Why This Role?
This is a senior appointment in a market-leading disputes practice. You will join a team that is recognised nationally and internationally for its strength in resolving business-critical disputes. The role offers high-quality work, genuine client exposure, and the opportunity to shape the next stage of your career within a growing and ambitious group.
For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.
Any references to PQE are provided as a guide and should not deter candidates with more or fewer years’ experience from applying. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the requisite skills and expertise for this role.
Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.
