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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.