Senior Lawyer

Job Title: Senior Lawyer – (Dispute Resolution)

Location: Newcastle

Salary: DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working, potential for career progression

About Us: Our client's Dispute Resolution department is experiencing an exciting period of growth, expanding both in specialisms and geographical reach. The team currently comprises 4 partners and 7 fee earners, each with expertise in various litigation areas. We are now seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our dynamic and successful team.

The Role: As a Senior Lawyer in our Dispute Resolution department, you will play a crucial role in the growth and development of the team. We are looking for a candidate with general litigation experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Property litigation
• Commercial litigation
• Insolvency litigation
• Intellectual property litigation

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a variety of litigation matters, including:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Director duties
• Shareholder disputes, including unfair prejudice petitions and derivative claims
• Property litigation (e.g., dilapidation claims, possession proceedings, land registration disputes, contested lease renewals)
• Contentious probate (e.g., will disputes, administration disputes, proprietary estoppel claims)
• Specialist tax dispute advice and advocacy services before the First Tier Tax Tribunal (e.g., VAT disputes)
• Intellectual property disputes (e.g., design rights, copyright, passing off, trade marks)

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Demonstrate proven business development skills
• Supervise and develop junior team members
• Contribute to the department's growth and success

Requirements:

• At least 10 years' PQE with solid litigation experience, ideally gained at a Legal 500 firm
• Excellent technical knowledge
• Strong client relationship-building skills
• Keen commercial awareness
• Proven track record in generating work
• Rounded academic qualifications

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded and growing team
• Potential for career progression

How to Apply: If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for litigation and are looking to make a significant impact in a growing department, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to (url removed)