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.