Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor to build and manage their own caseload while supported by high-profile partners. The firm is recognized for its excellent work environment, with capped billable hours and flexible work options. Ideal candidates will have strong business development skills and a network to generate work, aiming to grow a litigation team in an ambitious and people-focused office culture.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in service

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Paid volunteering leave

Medicash health cash plan

Electric car scheme

Annual pay review

Regular employee recognition awards

Extensive training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in commercial litigation as a Senior Associate or Junior Partner.
• Ambitious and people-focused with a desire to grow a team.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and run your own commercial litigation caseload.
• Generate work through your network and local connections.
• Collaborate with high-profile Commercial Partners on cases.
• Handle a mix of commercial disputes, banking litigation, shareholder issues.

Skills

Strong network and ability to generate work

Commercial litigation experience

Business development skills

Confident and outgoing

Job description

• Bring your own caseload and build a litigation team around you in Manchester
• Work alongside high-profile commercial partners from top-tier firms
• Outstanding work–life balance with a unique cap on billing hours

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor to join a rapidly growing Manchester City Centre office.

This senior-level role is ideal for someone with a following who wants to shape and grow a litigation team, supported by partners with outstanding reputations and deep networks.

The firm is known for its warm culture, modern leadership and commitment to employee experience. They have recently won recognition as one of the top 10 law firms to work for, and stand out in the market for their capped annual chargeable hours, flexible hybrid working and people‑first approach.

Who we’re looking for

• Senior Associate or Junior Partner-level litigator (5+ PQE)
• Strong network and ability to generate work from your own following
• Broad commercial litigation experience
• Confident, outgoing and commercially minded
• Strong business development skills and desire to grow a team
• Someone ambitious, people-focused and ready to help drive the Manchester office forward

What you’ll be doing

• Build and run your own commercial litigation caseload
• Generate work through your network and local connections
• Work closely with high-profile Commercial Partners and senior litigators
• Handle a mix of commercial disputes, banking litigation, shareholder issues and IP matters
• Participate in cross-office working and networking events

Salary & Benefits

• Employee bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Death in service
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
• Paid volunteering leave
• Medicash health cash plan
• Electric car scheme
• Annual pay review
• Regular employee recognition awards
• Hybrid working with flexibility across offices
• Extensive training, development and promotion pathways

Contact Jemma Davies

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📞 03300 245 606

Jemma specialises in placing commercial and property litigators across the North West. Get in touch for a confidential chat about whether this rare senior opportunity is the right move for you.