Associate (NQ-4 PQE) – Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration
Location: Leeds
Build your disputes expertise. Broaden your experience.
We’re looking for a proactive and ambitious lawyer to join our top-tier Leeds team as an Associate (NQ-4 PQE), offering the opportunity to develop your commercial litigation expertise within a leading global disputes practice.
The Opportunity
This is an ideal role for a lawyer who enjoys variety and is keen to build a broad disputes practice, working across complex, high-value matters while developing their profile and gaining increasing responsibility within a supportive team environment.
What You'll Do
You will play an important role advising on a broad mix of commercial litigation matters. Candidates should be commercial, creative legal thinkers who are eager to develop their technical skills and contribute to the success of the practice.
Advise on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, corporate and financial services disputes and civil fraud across a broad range of industry sectors.
Support the management of disputes across all stages from pre-action through to resolution.
Draft court documents including pleadings and evidence.
Work collaboratively across our offices globally on cross-border mandates.
Take ownership of workstreams appropriate to your level, with support and guidance from senior colleagues.
Build client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
What We're Looking For
England & Wales qualified lawyer with up to 4 years' PQE.
Experience of commercial disputes gained through litigation and/or international arbitration matters.
Strong organisational and case management skills.
Client-focused with a commitment to delivering first-class service and developing client-facing skills.
Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
A strong work ethic and a proactive approach to managing your workload.
A personable and collegiate mindset, demonstrated through positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations.
A willingness to engage in business development opportunities and contribute to the wider team.
A genuine interest in working flexibly across commercial litigation and arbitration.
Why Pinsent Masons
At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose-led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:
High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market-leading clients.
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive.
Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression.
Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working.
Our Commitment
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor, Jules Grieve:
LinkedIn: Jules Grieve | LinkedIn
Email: [email protected]
Skills Required
- Qualified in England & Wales
- Up to 4 years' PQE (NQ-4 PQE)
- Experience in commercial disputes through litigation and/or international arbitration
- Strong organisational and case management skills
- Client-focused with strong client-facing skills
- Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
- Proactive approach and strong work ethic
- Personable and collegiate mindset
- Willingness to engage in business development
- Interest in working flexibly across commercial litigation and arbitration
What We Do
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.
