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Legal Director - Commercial Litigation, Leeds

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Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

47

Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Legal Director - Commercial Litigation

Legal Director - Commercial Litigation

A unique opportunity for Commercial Litigation lawyers to join a Top 50 National firm in their impressive Sheffield premises as a Legal Director.

This is an excellent time to join the firm, as you can enter the ground floor of their ambitious expansion plan and benefit from an agile, entrepreneurial environment with unlimited progression potential.

The Firm

As one of the UK's premier national firms, this business is renowned for its ability to serve both large-scale corporate clients and individual families.

Consistently recognized for excellence, this Top 50 firm is Tier 1 ranked in numerous practice areas by the Legal 500 and holds prestigious Chambers rankings in over 40 categories. Its employees are individually celebrated for their expertise, with numerous professionals recognized as Hall of Fame members, Leading Lawyers, Next Generation Partners, and Rising Stars.

The firm is deeply committed to attracting and retaining the best legal talent by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff are provided with flexible working options, and their voices are not only heard but valued in the firm's decision-making processes. This commitment is reflected in the firm's ranking among the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For.

With an entrepreneurial spirit at its core, the firm encourages employees to explore their passions within their roles, enabling them to shape their careers and become recognized experts in their fields.

Clients come from diverse sectors, including some of the UK's most prominent national organizations, offering a dynamic and exciting variety of work. As a result, employees have the opportunity to work on complex, high-caliber projects that are both rewarding and stimulating.

If you're looking for a firm that offers high-quality work, exceptional career development, and the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance, this national leader is an outstanding choice.

The Role

This award-winning National Commercial Dispute Resolution team is seeking a skilled Solicitor to join its rapidly expanding office. With the team recently established, this role presents an unparalleled opportunity for rapid career progression, with a clear progression pathway.

You'll handle a diverse range of high-value, complex disputes, working closely with senior experts on matters such as contract disputes, purchase agreements, energy-related litigation, real estate disputes and much more.

This team has real ambition to develop in the Sheffield market and joining at this early stage of development means you are in a position to progress quickly through the ranks of this National leader.

You will be entrusted to manage your own workload with the direct support of Partners. As such, by joining this prestigious firm you will place yourself in a position to develop real expertise and take a truly exciting step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

What's on offer