£50K/yr to £80K/yr
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Lawyer

Posted by Interaction Recruitment.

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