Associate/Managing Associate – Finance Disputes

Addleshaw Goddard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to join their Finance Disputes team. The role includes handling high-profile, complex disputes and advising financial institutions on risk and resolution. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with experience in commercial litigation and finance disputes. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial litigation and finance disputes.
• Proven track record for financial institutions or commercial clients.
• Confidence in advising on risk, strategy, and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Act on complex finance litigation in various courts.
• Handle fraud-related and insolvency disputes.
• Advise on urgent injunctions and asset recovery.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Finance disputes

Fraud-related disputes

Cross-border enforcement

Client advising

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Associate/Managing Associate – Finance Disputes

We are seeking an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to join our Finance Disputes team based in Manchester. The team handles high-profile, complex disputes for leading financial institutions, asset-based lenders, and insolvency practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-value cases, including multi-million-pound fraud claims, cross-border disputes, and urgent injunctions, while supporting the continued growth of our practice.

What You'll Do:

• Act on complex finance litigation in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
• Handle fraud-related disputes, including “fresh air” invoicing, sales out of trust, and dishonest assistance claims.
• Manage large-scale debt recovery portfolios for leading banks and commercial finance providers.
• Advise on and resolve disputes at the pre-action stage, often avoiding litigation.
• Handle insolvency-related disputes, including actions against guarantors and indemnifiers, and defended proceedings.
• Advise on urgent injunctions, delivery-up orders, and cross-border enforcement and asset recovery.
• Support clients on regulatory and reputational issues, including FCA, FSCS, FOS, and data protection disputes.

Who We're Looking For:

• A qualified lawyer with strong experience in commercial litigation and finance disputes.
• Proven track record of acting for financial institutions, lenders, or commercial clients in contentious matters.
• Experience of fraud-related disputes, injunctions, or cross-border enforcement.
• A consultative and commercial approach, with confidence in advising clients on risk, strategy, and resolution.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, balancing high-value complex cases with fast-paced recoveries work.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

If this role sounds like your next career step, we’d love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!