Commercial Litigation Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Manchester for a Senior Associate or experienced Associate ready to progress into a Senior role. You will handle a varied caseload of commercial disputes and work with senior colleagues to deliver strategic, commercially focused solutions for a broad client base.

The role involves drafting pleadings and witness statements, preparing advice, and developing litigation strategies, with opportunities for business development and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling complex and high value disputes.
• Ability to manage own caseload and develop business.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contract disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery and breach of warranty matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Contribute to business development activities.

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.

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.