Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) for a senior associate level. You will manage a diverse portfolio of high-value disputes, with drafting, strategy and client advisory responsibilities.

The role offers progression to a Senior Associate with exposure to complex litigation, pre-action work, ADR, and opportunities to lead on business development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing own complex caseload.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent client care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of commercial disputes for a range of clients.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel and settlement documentation.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Attend hearings, conferences and client meetings; contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client communication

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / 5+ PQE / Manchester / c£80,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to take the next step in their career, handling complex and high value disputes within a supportive and growing team

• JOB TITLE:Commercial Litigation Solicitor
• PQE REQUIRED:5+
• LOCATION: Manchester
• SALARY:c£80,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or experienced Commercial Litigation Associate ready to progress into their first Senior Associate position. You will handle a varied caseload of commercial disputes, working closely with experienced colleagues to deliver strategic and commercially focused solutions for a broad range of clients. Your caseload will include contract disputes, shareholder and director disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery and breach of warranty matters, alongside involvement in high value, multi party and complex litigation. You will be responsible for drafting pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel and settlement documentation, as well as conducting legal research, preparing advice and developing litigation strategies. The role will also involve pre-action correspondence, negotiation and ADR including mediation, together with attending hearings, conferences and client meetings. There will be a strong emphasis on client relationships, with the opportunity to provide pragmatic advice that balances legal risk with wider commercial objectives. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development through networking, articles, presentations and training, while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and a strong background in commercial litigation, with experience managing their own complex caseload. You will have strong technical, drafting and analytical skills, together with excellent communication and client care abilities.
You will be commercially minded, highly organised and confident dealing with business owners, senior stakeholders and external professionals. Experience of business development and mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous, alongside a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Litigation Senior Associates, as well as established Associates who are ready to take the next step into a Senior Associate role.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a well established, multi office law firm with a strong reputation for providing specialist legal advice to both businesses and individuals. The commercial litigation team works collaboratively across a broad range of sectors and is known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building long standing client relationships.
The firm offers a supportive and personable working environment, with excellent opportunities for progression and exposure to complex, high value work.

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