Commercial Litigation Legal Director

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Manchester is seeking a UK-qualified solicitor with over 6 years of experience in Commercial Litigation. You will deal with high-value, complex shareholder litigation and be part of a dynamic team. The firm is highly ranked and celebrated for its collaborative culture and deep sector expertise in commercial disputes. This role offers a unique chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex shareholder litigation cases.
• Manage professional negligence claims.
• Develop dispute resolution strategies.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Shareholder litigation

Contract breach management

Dispute resolution strategy

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Top 30 Firm | 2 / 3 Days in Office | High Value Commercial Disputes

This forward-thinking international firm is highly ranked, sector-driven and people-focused. Their standout Commercial Disputes team deal with premium, complex and varied work.

The Firm

A prestigious Top 30 law firm, this practice has a strong global footprint, earning its reputation by combining legal excellence with sharp commercial acumen.

With multiple Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers-recognised partners, the firm is celebrated for its collaborative culture, forward-thinking delivery models, and deep sector expertise—particularly across Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Financial Regulations, and more.

Joining this top-tier, International Commercial Litigation Department leveraging the firms heavy hitting commercial / corporate client base.

Commercial Litigation sits at the core of this firm. As the practices’ 3rd largest department internationally, you will be give the chance handle complex commercial disputes ranging from:

• High value, complex shareholder litigation
• Breach of commercial contract
• Professional negligence
• Regulatory & insolvency litigation
• General dispute resolution / litigation avoidance strategy

The Ideal Candidate

• UK-qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation