Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor - Manchester - up to £90,000 + Benefits

A leading City-led, international law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join its highly regarded cross-office Commercial Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality national and cross-border disputes while building your profile within a Legal 500 practice known for innovation and collaboration.

As a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of contentious matters across multiple sectors, working closely with experienced partners while developing your own caseload and client relationships.

This Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor – Manchester role offers genuine career progression, high-quality work, and a supportive, flexible working environment.

The Role:

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• Advising on a broad range of commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes and commercial claims
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• Handling disputes across litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
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• Working on public law disputes, professional negligence, injunctions and reputation management issues
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• Supporting on contentious insolvency matters and cross-border disputes
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• Managing your own caseload with appropriate autonomy and minimal supervision
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• Assisting partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters
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• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
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• Collaborating with national and international teams across the firm
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The Candidate:

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• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation
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• Strong contentious experience across a broad range of disputes
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• Experience in insolvency is beneficial but not essential
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• Confident managing your own caseload independently
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• Commercially minded with strong technical and analytical skills
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• Excellent organisation and time-management capabilities
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Professional and effective when dealing with clients and stakeholders
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The Benefits and How to Apply:

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• Competitive basic salary
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• Attractive bonus scheme
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Flexible working (2–3 days in the office)
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• Income Protection
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• Family friendly benefits (Maternity, Paternity, Co-Parent and Shared Parental Leave)
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• Company Pension
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939 992567

Email: [email protected]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments