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)