Commercial Litigation Solicitor

DCT Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Manchester is seeking a junior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their expanding Disputes team. You will manage a varied caseload, support senior solicitors, and engage with clients, while benefiting from a competitive salary and a collaborative working environment. This role offers significant opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Excellent technical legal skills.
• Confident communicator with high client care standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Support senior solicitors on complex disputes.
• Engage directly with clients, offering legal advice.
• Draft legal documents and attend court hearings.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Legal document drafting

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Overview

Commercial Litigation Solicitor (0-2 PQE). Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience).

DCT Recruitment is currently seeking a junior Commercial Litigation Solicitor (0-2 years PQE) to join our expanding Disputes team, based in either our Liverpool or Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and commercially aware solicitor to develop their career within a forward-thinking and dynamic legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disagreements, warranty claims, and professional negligence cases.
• Support senior solicitors on complex and high-value disputes.
• Engage directly with clients, offering clear, concise, and commercially sound legal advice.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel; attend court hearings where appropriate.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and strengthen client relationships through proactive engagement.

Requirements

• 0-2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial litigation (newly qualified solicitors with relevant training seats will be considered).
• Strong academic background with excellent technical legal skills.
• Confident communicator with a high standard of client care.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage workload under pressure.
• Team-oriented approach with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

Why Join DCT Recruitment?

• A modern, growing firm with a supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base including SMEs, entrepreneurs, and investors.
• Opportunities for progression and career development from day one.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible hybrid working options.
• Direct access to senior solicitors and involvement in strategic decision-making.