Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation NQ – Preston

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a junior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded disputes team handling a broad range of commercial litigation matters for both private and public sector clients.

This role offers excellent exposure to varied and high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative environment, making it an ideal opportunity for an NQ-2 PQE Solicitor looking to further develop their commercial disputes experience.

The team advises on a wide range of complex and commercially sensitive matters and is known for its practical, solutions-focused approach.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex disputes across a broad range of commercial litigation matters.

Work will include:

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• Contractual disputes
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• Shareholder and partnership disputes
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• Director disputes
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• Breach of warranty claims
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• Professional negligence matters
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• Commercial supply contract disputes
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• Restrictive covenant and confidentiality breaches
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• Media and reputational disputes
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The role will also involve:

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• Advising clients on contentious matters from inception through to resolution
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• Managing communications with clients, opponents, courts and third parties
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• Assisting with new enquiries and business development activity
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• Collaborating with colleagues across wider teams on joint matters and projects
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• Supporting the continued growth and development of the team
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Requirements

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• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
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• NQ-2 years’ PQE within Commercial Litigation
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• Strong technical and drafting skills
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• Previous experience handling commercial disputes matters
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• Excellent organisation and time management skills
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• Strong client care and communication abilities
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• Ability to manage competing deadlines within a busy team environment
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• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
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Interest in business development activities and emerging areas such as AI and legal technology would be advantageous.

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