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. You’ll:

• 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