Dispute Resolution Associate/Senior Associate - 3+PQE - Commercial Litigation - Newcastle

Associate / Senior Associate - Litigation

Newcastle Full-time Commercial Litigation Team

We're working with a forward-thinking, full-service regional law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with clients across the UK and internationally. The firm prides itself on partner led advice, exceptional client service and a culture underpinned by integrity, teamwork and commercial focus.

The Role

You'll join the firm's Commercial Litigation team, working on a wide range of contentious matters for a high calibre client base. The team acts for national and regional businesses, senior executives and professional services clients.

• Handle significant commercial disputes, including contractual, shareholder, director/partner level, and multi party matters.
• Be client facing, managing your own matters (dependent on level) and working with senior colleagues on complex litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, disclosure/management, hearings, ADR/mediation, and negotiate settlements.
• Contribute to business development - building networks, engaging with clients and referrers, strengthening the firm's reputation in the region.
• Work in a team oriented environment that values collaboration, quality and real career progression rather than scoreboard metrics.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with c. 3 6+ PQE (Associate or Senior Associate level) in commercial litigation (or equivalent dispute resolution experience).
• Proven experience of managing litigation matters (from advisory/pre litigation through to hearings) and drafting key litigation documents.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and client service skills, and the drive to develop and grow your practice.
• Comfortable working in a supportive but ambitious environment: you'll benefit from mentorship but be expected to step up and deliver.
• Based (or willing to be) in Newcastle and actively engaged in the local market.

Why This Role Stands Out

• You'll join a growing litigation team in a firm that genuinely values its people: teamwork, development, and client service are central to how they operate.
• Real opportunity for progression: the role offers a clear pathway through associate senior associate partner, aligned with your performance and ambition.
• A dynamic environment: you'll be working on interesting, varied litigation matters, not formulaic work, with senior oversight and autonomy.
• Excellent work life flexibility: the firm promotes balance, and you won't find a culture of simply racking up hours for the sake of it.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary, commensurate with level and experience.
• Bonus/incentive scheme reflecting individual and team performance.
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your life and career.
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension, healthcare, generous holiday allowance) plus professional development support.
• Supportive career growth: mentoring, internal mobility and training to help you build your professional brand.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right next step for your litigation career - managing high value disputes, building a reputation and working in a great team - please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal via the details provided for a confidential chat.