Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 1+ year PQE to join a supportive team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload including contract and shareholder disputes, with opportunities for international exposure. Ideal for self-motivated solicitors looking for career progression in a dynamic environment. The firm offers a competitive salary package alongside robust benefits and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 12 months’ experience in commercial litigation at a reputable firm.
• Experience in pre-action to trial procedures.
• Understanding of international arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of commercial disputes.
• Advise clients on complex settlements.
• Assist in preparing high-value contracts.

Skills

Experience handling commercial disputes

Knowledge of shareholder disputes

Ability to handle cross border litigation

Job description

Job Title

Commercial Litigation Solicitor (1+ year PQE) – Manchester – A top law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor into their thriving and highly regarded team.

Job Details

• Title: Commercial Litigation Solicitor
• PQE: 1-3 years
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: Circa £65k plus

Role

An excellent opportunity has opened up within a supportive, well‑established team for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor seeking real career progression and the chance to handle a high‑quality caseload of diverse dispute matters. Your exposure to commercial disputes will be varied and will include contract disputes, shareholder disputes, joint venture disputes as well as assisting with preparing and negotiating high‑value and complex settlements. Advising a range of clients, the cases can often include an international element. Ideal opportunity for self‑motivated and driven Commercial Litigation Solicitors looking for a new challenge within a team with a national presence.

Candidate

You will bring at least 12 months’ experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes, gained within a reputable national or regional law firm. Ideal Solicitors will have experience of shareholder disputes, working on matters from pre‑action through to trial, injunctions, enforcement of restrictive covenants, partnership disputes, cross border litigation and some international arbitration.

Firm

You’ll be joining a supportive, innovative team environment where new ideas are valued and ambitions are encouraged. You can expect a competitive salary and package that includes enhanced benefits, family‑friendly policies and flexible working arrangement.

Equal Opportunity

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.