Commercial Litigation - Solicitor
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About your new role
Our Litigation National team is experienced in handling all kinds of commercial disputes. We act on behalf of large corporates, owner managed businesses, public bodies, insurers, professional practices, regulatory bodies and private individuals. Members of all levels of qualification across the team regularly deal with complex, high profile and sensitive issues across a broad range of litigation with far reaching implications. The team and many within it are recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500.
The Litigation team undertakes a broad range of substantial, challenging work, largely of a contentious nature. You will be required to support Partners and other case handlers with their caseloads of commercial disputes work. This is a chance to join a well-established and experienced team handling a wide variety of work working with all levels of fee earner and independently where appropriate.
As a Litigation Solicitor you will manage your own caseload, including proactive management of cases with limited supervision. This role is based in Leeds and there is a requirement to attend the office (i.e not a fully remote role) and be part of the team's growth and vision regionally, but is part of the Litigation National team with offices in 10 locations.
Main duties and responsibilities
Assisting the partners and other case handlers with their caseloads
Draft and perform legal research, investigations, etc
Attend conferences, court and client meetings
Communicate with clients, counsel and other parties
Involvement in business development and profile raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groups
Complete client and internal MI procedures
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIS are adhered to
Comply with relevant policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values
About You
You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:
Have at least 3 years’ PQE or equivalent
Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievement
Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude
A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach
Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible approach and agile working
Excellent IT skills
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.
Why work for us
Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’sTop Employers awards 2026, and rankingtop 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.
Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime