Associate - Commercial Disputes

Trowers & Hamlins LLP.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP. in Manchester is looking for an Associate in Commercial Disputes to join their Dispute Resolution and Litigation department. This role involves advising clients on various commercial litigation matters, including national and international disputes.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 4 years of post qualification experience, a strong client focus, and the ability to manage files independently. Benefits include an annual bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years of post qualification experience.
• Experience in insolvency will be beneficial but not essential.
• Contentious experience in a broad range of matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising and representing clients in commercial litigation matters.
• Building effective relationships with clients.
• Managing files, time and billing efficiently.

Skills

Client focus

Independent file management

Contentious experience

Strong communication

Drive and enthusiasm

Education

Qualified solicitor

4 years' post qualification experience

Job description

Associate - Commercial Disputes

Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

We are looking to recruit an Associate with contentious experience who would work with the cross-office Commercial Disputes team, supporting our clients with both cross-border and national disputes.

We encourage our lawyers to think beyond the law and into the commercial by acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management and profile-raising skills. We empower our Associates to take ownership over their marketing efforts. If you can bring your ideas, experiences and expertise, we can give you an opportunity to succeed.

We know that the best solutions are found when you're collaborating, which is why you will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners, not just in your immediate team but throughout the whole department.

The Role

• Advising in relation to and representing clients in commercial litigation matters, whether through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. The work types shall include, but not be limited to, contractual and commercial disputes, public law disputes (judicial review and procurement litigation) professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management work and contentious insolvency matters. Our work often has an international focus.
• Expanding our provision of commercial litigation services.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and market intermediaries.
• Handling own caseload (subject to supervision).
• Assisting partners and senior lawyers with more substantial matters.
• Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days / seminars.
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
• Meeting targets as agreed.
• Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

The Candidate

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular, for this role we require:

• Qualified solicitor with 4 years' post qualification experience.
• Experience in insolvency will be beneficial but not essential.
• Contentious experience in a broad range of matters.
• The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate.
• Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Benefits

Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which includes discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.