Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to lead their growing team. This role offers a clear pathway to partnership, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates should have 5-10 years PQE with strong client management skills and experience in high-value disputes.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Pathway to partnership

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling high-value, complex disputes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to run own caseload independently.
• Background in a well-respected firm with exposure to commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your caseload in commercial litigation.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Engage in business development activities to grow the client base.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Mentoring

Education

5–10 years PQE in commercial litigation

Job description

• Make your mark as the lead commercial litigator within a growing team
• Progression towards partnership with no client following required
• £55–60k + 10% bonus, with hybrid working and flexi-time

Are you ready to step up and become the face of commercial litigation at a thriving city centre firm? We’re looking for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a growing dispute resolution team, bringing specialist expertise in general commercial litigation to complement a property litigation-heavy practice.

This is a prime opportunity to take ownership of your caseload, work alongside ambitious, like-minded individuals, and put yourself on a fast track to partnership as the firm continues to grow and modernise.

Who we’re looking for

• 5–10 years PQE in commercial litigation
• Strong experience handling high-value, complex disputes
• Excellent client management skills and ability to run your own caseload independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an appetite for business development
• Confident mentoring and delegating to more junior team members
• Background in a well-respected firm with exposure to a variety of commercial litigation and professional negligence work

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 – £60,000 base salary plus 10% bonus
• No requirement for a client following
• Handle a manageable, high-quality caseload of commercial disputes
• 3 days per week in the city centre office with 2 days WFH
• Flexi-time with core hours of 10–4
• Realistic and supportive pathway to partnership
• Opportunity to become a key player as the firm evolves with a new generation of leaders

Contact Mel Samson

If you’re an ambitious litigator ready to make a real impact and grow into a leadership role, contact Mel Samson [e-mail] call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.