COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE | 2-6 PQE | MANCHESTER

QC Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary package

Career progression

Employee benefits

Job summary

QC Legal in Manchester is seeking a qualified solicitor with 2–6 years’ PQE to join our Commercial Litigation team. You will advise on commercial and contractual disputes, shareholder issues, and professional negligence claims, building strong client relationships and handling a broad caseload under supervision.

The role offers hybrid working, direct client exposure, and clear pathways for professional development within an employee-owned firm committed to growth and high-quality contentious

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–6 years’ PQE and strong litigation background.
• Experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes and disputes resolution.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, and professional negligence claims.
• Manage own caseload under supervision whilst supporting senior lawyers on complex matters.
• Build strong client relationships with SME and owner-managed clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation

Client relationship management

Drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

About the Firm

With a reputation for handling complex and often business-critical disputes, our client is a respected regional law firm that continues to compete with larger national practices for high-quality contentious work. The firm acts for a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs to larger corporate organisations, offering lawyers the opportunity to work on challenging matters within a supportive and ambitious environment.

The Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team recognised by The Legal 500 for its expertise in dispute resolution.
• Work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes.
• Advise clients on commercial and contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, and professional negligence claims.
• Gain exposure to matters involving IP and IT disputes, banking claims, commercial agency disputes and insolvency litigation.
• Assist on injunction applications, search orders and reputation management matters.
• Manage your own caseload under supervision whilst supporting on larger and more complex disputes.
• Build strong client relationships with an established SME and owner-managed business client base.
• Play an active role in practice development and wider business development initiatives across the firm.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE and up to approximately 6 years' PQE.
• Strong litigation background gained at a national, regional or respected boutique practice.
• Experience handling a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage files with an appropriate level of supervision whilst supporting senior lawyers on more complex matters.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Commercially aware with the confidence to work closely with business clients.
• Motivated to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team environment.

What's on Offer

• A rewarding salary package designed to attract high-calibre litigation lawyers.
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility around office and home working.
• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial disputes across multiple industry sectors.
• Direct access to clients and early responsibility for meaningful work.
• The opportunity to work within a recognised and growing disputes practice.
• A supportive culture that encourages professional development and career progression.
• A broad selection of employee benefits and well-being initiatives.
• The chance to contribute to the continued success of an employee-owned business.