Commercial Litigation Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate (1+ PQE) to join a leading dispute resolution team. The role offers a hybrid working model within a Top 200 UK law firm with Tier 1-ranked commercial litigation practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, manage own matters under supervision, and handle a broad range of commercial, contractual, and shareholder disputes, including professional negligence and IP matters.

Qualifications

• Solid training and experience in commercial litigation
• Ability to support senior litigators on complex matters
• Experience working with SME/owner-managed businesses

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial disputes
• Manage own matters under supervision
• Contribute to business and practice development
• Support senior litigators on high-value matters
• Liaise with clients and co-counsel to advance cases

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Client management

Professional negligence

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Manchester area | Hybrid | 1+ PQE | Up to £70,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Associate (1+ PQE) to join a highly regarded, specialist dispute resolution team within a leading independent law firm in the Manchester area.

The firm is a Top 200 UK law firm and its commercial litigation practice is Tier 1 ranked in The Legal 500, reflecting its strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and representation across a broad range of commercial disputes.

The firm acts for a diverse client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients. It offers a collegiate and entrepreneurial environment, combining high-quality work with a strong emphasis on collaboration, development and work/life balance.

The team

The Commercial Litigation team is recognised as one of the leading specialist dispute resolution practices in the region and is a trusted adviser to businesses facing complex and potentially high-value disputes.

The team provides pragmatic, commercially focused advice across a wide range of contentious matters, working closely with clients from the initial stages of a dispute through to resolution and, where necessary, litigation.

The role

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior members of the team, while also having the opportunity to manage their own matters under appropriate supervision.

The role will involve a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution work, including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Company and shareholder disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Intellectual property and IT disputes
• Commercial agency claims
• Insolvency litigation
• Banking and finance disputes
• Injunctive relief and urgent applications
• Search orders
• Defamation and reputation management

There will also be opportunities to contribute to business development and practice development, both within the litigation team and across the wider firm.

About you

We are looking for a solicitor with at least 1 years' PQE.

You will ideally have:

• Strong training and experience in commercial litigation
• Good all-round contentious experience
• Experience working with SME and/or owner-managed business clients
• The ability to support senior litigators on complex matters
• The confidence to manage smaller matters with appropriate supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commercially minded and client-focused approach
• The ability to respond effectively to urgent client requirements
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider team

What is on offer?

This is an opportunity to join a Top 200 UK law firm and Tier 1-ranked commercial litigation practice, offering high-quality work, close partner exposure and genuine scope for career development.

The firm places significant emphasis on its people and operates a flexible hybrid working model, alongside a culture that recognises the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take increasing responsibility for your own caseload and become involved in the continued growth and development of a highly regarded litigation practice.

Location: Manchester area

Working pattern: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE