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.