Associate Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

LC Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal invites applications for an Associate role in its Commercial Disputes team in Manchester, joining a leading international law firm partnership. The role focuses on advising on a broad range of complex commercial litigation, with exposure to domestic and cross-border disputes alongside partners and colleagues across multiple offices.

You will handle disputes through litigation, arbitration and ADR, manage a diverse caseload, and contribute to business development while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial disputes.
• Insolvency-related disputes experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong technical capability and commercial awareness; ability to manage matters with increasing independence.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and represent clients in commercial disputes via litigation, arbitration and ADR.
• Handle matters including contractual disputes, public law issues, professional negligence and insolvency-related matters where relevant.
• Manage a caseload with appropriate supervision and contribute to BD initiatives.
• Build and maintain client and intermediary relationships; participate in client seminars and events.
• Manage files, time and billing efficiently.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Client relationship management

Case management

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE

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.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact us directly.