Commercial Disputes Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Disputes Associate (2–4 PQE) to join a leading national law firm in Manchester. You will work on a broad range of disputes for diverse clients, handling matters from pre-action through to trial in collaboration with experienced partners.

You will support high-quality work, progression, and a collaborative culture, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years' PQE gained within a reputable litigation or commercial disputes team.
• Strong technical litigation experience.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• An interest in networking and business development.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Manage matters from pre-action stages through to trial.
• Collaborate with clients and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Support high-profile and complex dispute matters across multiple forums (High Court, Arbitration, Mediation).

Skills

Litigation experience

Client relationship management

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Education

Solicitors qualification (UK)

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Disputes Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team that advises a diverse client base on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes. Working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will be involved in matters from the earliest stages of a dispute through to resolution.

The team acts for businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, educational institutions, healthcare organisations, charities and other clients across a variety of sectors.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

• Shareholder and corporate disputes
• Sale of business disputes
• Fraud and breach of warranty claims
• Boardroom and partnership disputes
• Enforcement of restrictive covenants
• Confidentiality and post-termination disputes
• Defamation and reputation management matters
• Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

You will have exposure to disputes across a range of forums, including:

• High Court litigation
• Arbitration
• Mediation

The role will involve managing matters from pre-action stages through to trial, while working closely with clients and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Approximately 2-4 years' PQE gained within a reputable litigation or commercial disputes team
• Strong technical litigation experience
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Experience managing client relationships
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• An interest in networking and business development
• Strong organisational and communication skills

What's on Offer?

• High-quality and varied dispute resolution work
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile and complex matters
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work with recognised experts in the disputes market

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.