Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Pension and life assurance

Private healthcare options

Professional development support

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Gym subsidies and wellness initiatives

Cycle-to-work

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Yolk Legal is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate to join its Birmingham team. You will manage a varied caseload, support Partners on high-profile disputes, and engage directly with clients to provide strategic advice while contributing to business development.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, exposure to high-value matters across sectors, and opportunities for career growth within a top-tier firm in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with relevant commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling complex disputes with strong technical knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a varied caseload across commercial litigation matters.
• Support Partners and Senior Associates on larger, high-profile disputes.
• Engage with clients directly, providing strategic advice and maintaining strong relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and team activities.
• Comply with firm policies and maintain high standards of information security.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent working

Collaborative working

Client service focus

Strong academic background

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate / Senior Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Open based on experience

Yolk Legal are working with a top-tier law firm who are seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Commercial Litigation team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding the firm's presence and strengthening its litigation offering in the region.

You will join a collaborative team handling a diverse range of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, professional negligence, banking matters, intellectual property, defamation, fraud, procurement, and shareholder and partnership conflicts. The role offers exposure to high-value cases across multiple sectors, giving you the opportunity to manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on complex matters.

This position is ideal for a proactive lawyer looking to make a significant impact within a supportive and ambitious team.

What you will be doing as a Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

• Manage and progress a varied caseload across commercial litigation matters.
• Support Partners and Senior Associates on larger, high-profile disputes.
• Engage with clients directly, providing strategic advice and maintaining strong relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and broader team activities.
• Comply with firm policies and maintain high standards of information security.

The experience we are looking for:

Qualified solicitor with approximately 4-8 years of experience in commercial litigation, though exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered.

• Demonstrable experience handling complex commercial disputes with strong technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a commitment to client service.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, prioritising multiple projects effectively.
• Strong academic background and a desire to develop a long-term career as a commercial litigator.
• Attributes such as initiative, pragmatism, and excellent client skills are highly valued.

What the firm offers:

Joining this top-tier firm means working in an environment that values expertise, collaboration, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Private healthcare options, including family coverage
• Professional development support and paid study leave
• Funding for professional memberships
• Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave with optional buy/sell scheme
• Gym subsidies and health initiatives, including yoga and meditation sessions
• Employee assistance and counselling programmes
• Supportive policies to balance work and personal commitments
• Cycle-to-work and season ticket schemes
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture

This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious commercial litigator to join a respected, dynamic team and build a strong presence in Birmingham.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.