Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare support

Gym membership

Death-in-service

Bike-to-work scheme

Staff socials

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions represents a client in Altrincham seeking a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate. You will manage your own disputes and collaborate with Partners on larger matters, with the opportunity to mentor juniors.

Based in Altrincham with hybrid working, this role offers £75,000–£95,000, plus generous benefits and clear paths to develop your profile through practice development and cross-referrals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 7–10 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in commercial litigation.
• Strong experience gained within a national or leading regional firm.
• Broad disputes experience and confidence managing your own caseload.
• Experience advising SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Strong communication skills and a client-first approach.
• Collaborative working style and strong matter management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Support Partners on larger, complex disputes.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk and outcomes with clear, practical guidance.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to practice development and the wider growth of the department and firm.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client management

People mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Job description

Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

Location: Altrincham

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 7–10 years’ PQE

If you are a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate who enjoys high-quality disputes work, trusted client relationships and a genuinely collaborative team culture, this is an excellent opportunity in Altrincham.

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Associate into a leading specialist Commercial Litigation team. You will support Partners and senior colleagues while also running your own matters across a broad range of business disputes, with real scope to mentor juniors and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

This role offers a strong mix of complex, interesting disputes and day-to-day advisory work for SME and owner-managed business clients. You will be trusted with responsibility, supported by experienced colleagues, and encouraged to develop your profile through practice development and cross-referrals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters
• Supporting Partners and senior team members on larger, complex disputes
• Advising clients on strategy, risk and commercial outcomes, providing clear and practical guidance
• Handling a range of matters including:
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Company and shareholder disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Professional negligence matters
• IP and IT disputes
• Commercial agents claims
• Insolvency litigation
• Banking claims
• Search orders and urgent applications
• Injunctive relief
• Franchise disputes
• Defamation and reputation management
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, staying responsive to urgent requirements
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to practice development and supporting the wider growth of the department and firm

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 7–10 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in commercial litigation
• Strong experience gained within a national or leading regional firm
• Broad disputes experience and confidence managing your own caseload
• Experience advising SME and owner-managed business clients
• Strong communication skills and a client-first approach
• Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
• Collaborative working style and strong matter management skills

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £75,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave, plus an additional half day holiday for your birthday
• Hybrid and flexible working (where the role allows)
• Higher-level pension contributions
• Healthcare support
• Gym membership
• Death-in-service scheme
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Staff socials and regular team events
• CSR activities and firmwide fundraising initiatives
• Strong commitment to training and development, including structured plans and soft-skill training
• Modern working environment designed to support collaboration and wellbeing

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Altrincham, with hybrid working available.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.