Commercial Litigation Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Flexible working (2–3 days in the офис

Income Protection

Pension

Cycle to Work

Job summary

William James Recruitment is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join a City-led, international law firm with a strong Commercial Disputes practice. The role offers high-quality, cross-border matters and clear progression.

You will manage a broad caseload across contractual disputes, arbitration, insolvency considerations, and reputational issues, while building client relationships and supporting partners on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong contentious experience across a broad range of disputes.
• Commercially minded with strong technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes and commercial claims
• Handling disputes across litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Working on public law disputes, professional negligence, injunctions and reputation management issues
• Supporting on contentious insolvency matters and cross-border disputes
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate autonomy and minimal supervision
• Assisting partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters
• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
• Collaborating with national and international teams across the firm

Skills

4+ years PQE

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor - Manchester - up to £90,000 + Benefits

A leading City-led, international law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join its highly regarded cross-office Commercial Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality national and cross-border disputes while building your profile within a Legal 500 practice known for innovation and collaboration.

As a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of contentious matters across multiple sectors, working closely with experienced partners while developing your own caseload and client relationships.

This Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor – Manchester role offers genuine career progression, high-quality work, and a supportive, flexible working environment.

The Role:

• Advising on a broad range of commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes and commercial claims
• Handling disputes across litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Working on public law disputes, professional negligence, injunctions and reputation management issues
• Supporting on contentious insolvency matters and cross-border disputes
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate autonomy and minimal supervision
• Assisting partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters
• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
• Collaborating with national and international teams across the firm

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation
• Strong contentious experience across a broad range of disputes
• Experience in insolvency is beneficial but not essential
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Commercially minded with strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective when dealing with clients and stakeholders

The Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working (2–3 days in the office)
• Income Protection
• Family friendly benefits (Maternity, Paternity, Co-Parent and Shared Parental Leave)
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme