Commercial Litigation Associate

The Abbey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The Abbey in Manchester seeks an ambitious Associate to join its Commercial Disputes team, handling cross-border and national disputes for a premium client base. You will manage your own caseload with supervision, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development, seminars and thought leadership while delivering high-quality litigation, arbitration and ADR work.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with 4+ PQE in commercial disputes, enjoys working in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in commercial disputes.
• Experience handling a broad range of contentious matters.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration, and ADR.
• Manage your own caseload with supervision, supporting partners on high-value matters.
• Build relationships with clients, referrers, and market contacts; contribute to BD and thought leadership.
• Ensure matters are managed efficiently with high standards of client service and compliance.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Litigation

Client relationship management

Business development

Independent work

Education

Qualified Solicitor (4+ PQE) in England & Wales

Job description

Job DescriptionI am currently working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking an ambitious Associate to join its Commercial Disputes team, supporting their clients with both cross border and national disputes.

Responsibilities

Advise and represent clients on a wide range of commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution processes. Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision, while supporting partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and key market contacts. Contribute to business development initiatives, including networking events, client seminars, and thought leadership activities. Ensure matters are managed efficiently, maintaining high standards of client service, compliance, and financial performance.

Qualified Solicitor

Qualified Solicitor with approximately 4+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial disputes. Experience handling a broad range of contentious matters, including commercial and contractual disputes. Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a collaborative team environment. Strong client relationship management skills with a commercial and solutions-focused approach. Highly motivated, adaptable, and proactive with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Competitive salary and benefits

Competitive salary with a market-leading bonus structure that rewards individual and team success. Exposure to high-profile national and international disputes across a diverse client base. Clear career progression framework with structured professional development and mentoring. Comprehensive wellbeing package, including private healthcare, lifestyle perks, wellness initiatives, and pension contributions