Associate Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

LC Legal; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal is recruiting an Associate for its Commercial Disputes team in Manchester. You will advise on and represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes across litigation, arbitration, and ADR, working closely with partners and across offices.

You will manage a varied caseload with increasing independence, demonstrate strong technical capability, and contribute to business development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitors with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial disputes.
• Experience in insolvency-related disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and representing clients in commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Handling a wide range of matters including contractual disputes, public law issues, professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management and contentious insolvency.
• Managing a caseload with appropriate supervision and supporting on complex, high-value disputes.
• Building and maintaining strong client and intermediary relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Job description

We are working in partnership with a leading international law firm to recruit an Associate into its Commercial Disputes team in Manchester.

This is a strong opportunity to join a highly regarded and collaborative disputes practice with a national and cross-border focus, advising on a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and colleagues across multiple offices, supporting clients on both domestic and international disputes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on and representing clients in commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Handling a wide range of matters including contractual disputes, public law issues (including judicial review and procurement), professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management and contentious insolvency
• Managing a caseload with appropriate supervision
• Supporting on complex, high-value disputes
• Building and maintaining strong client and intermediary relationships
• Contributing to business development initiatives, including seminars and client events
• Managing files, time and billing efficiently

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience and a solid background in commercial disputes. Experience in insolvency-related disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will demonstrate strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage matters with increasing independence, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach.

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, clear progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment within a forward-thinking firm.