Job Description

Banking Litigation Associate / Senior Associate
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
(Property Litigation Background Welcome)
A leading national law firm with a strong lender services offering is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its expanding Banking & Litigation team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a role with genuine autonomy, high-quality work, and a niche specialism that you can truly make your own.
The firm is particularly interested in candidates based in the North East.
The Role This position sits within a well-established lender-focused litigation team that handles a wide range of matters for major financial institutions. While the work covers general banking litigation, there is a particularly strong property litigation element - making this an outstanding fit for a lawyer with 6-9 years' experience in property-related disputes.
You will handle a varied and interesting caseload that may include:

• Title rectification
• Boundary disputes and title discrepancies
• Property-related lender issues
• Lease extension work as lenders become increasingly cautious
• Repossession-linked matters flowing into the conveyancing side
• More complex banking disputes escalated from the firm's volume-focused mortgage/rent arrears team

This is a practice area with significant demand, giving the incoming lawyer the opportunity to become the go-to specialist within the team.
The broader lender services practice includes a process-driven banking litigation team, with technical matters referred into this specialist group-offering consistent workflow and excellent complexity.
What They're Looking For The firm is open to two key profiles:
Associate (approx. 6-7 PQE)
Senior Associate (approx. 8-9 PQE)
They are particularly interested in individuals with:

• Strong property litigation experience (title rectification, boundaries, easements, title issues, repossession-linked matters)
• OR a background in banking litigation
• Confidence handling complex, technical disputes
• A proactive mindset and desire to build a niche practice area

Property litigation specialists considering a move into banking litigation will be fully supported.
Why This Role Stands Out

• A high-demand niche area you can take ownership of
• Excellent exposure to complex lender work
• A balance of property and banking litigation
• A supportive team environment with strong partner backing
• Clear progression pathways at both Associate and Senior Associate level
• National-quality work within a close-knit regional team

We are looking to fill this vacancy asap, so if you wish to apply/find out more information, please call Beth Livings at QED Legal today for an informal/confidential chat!

Skills Required