Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work

Tech scheme

Season ticket loan

Learning and development

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our Manchester team. The role offers hybrid working and a varied caseload across contractual, shareholder and professional negligence disputes, with autonomy within a supportive disputes group.

You will build client relationships, contribute to business development, and advise on complex disputes for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5 to 10 years’ PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with practical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of commercial litigation matters from instruction to resolution.
• Advising on contractual and wider commercial disputes.
• Handling shareholder, partnership and professional negligence disputes.

Skills

PQE 5-10 years

Technical analytical skills

Excellent communication

Client-focused approach

Commercial awareness

Networking and BD

Collaborative team player

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Location: Manchester (hybrid working)

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 5 to 10 years’ PQE

If you’re a Commercial Litigation Solicitor who enjoys high-quality disputes work, values straight-talking advice, and wants a role where you can build client relationships and progress properly, this is a strong next step.

You’ll join a busy, well-regarded Dispute Resolution team in Manchester, working with a varied client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. The work is interesting and genuinely broad, and you’ll be trusted with autonomy while still having the support of a collaborative team around you.

The Opportunity This role offers the chance to take ownership of a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, with exposure across both court work and ADR. You’ll also be encouraged to get involved in business development and networking in a way that feels natural and supported.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of commercial litigation matters from instruction through to resolution
• Advising on contractual disputes and wider commercial disputes
• Handling shareholder disputes and business ownership disputes
• Advising on partnership disputes
• Managing professional negligence claims
• Supporting on debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Advising on injunctive relief applications where required
• Handling commercial and property-related disputes
• Supporting clients through ADR, including mediation
• Building strong client relationships through clear, practical advice and excellent client care
• Contributing to business development and supporting the continued growth of the team

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5 to 10 years’ PQE in commercial litigation
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Confidence running a complex caseload with appropriate autonomy
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable contributing to networking and business development
• Collaborative working style and a genuine team-first attitude

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working model (where applicable)
• Annual leave entitlement
• Workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave entitlements
• Death in service cover (3 x basic annual salary)
• Critical illness cover (3 x basic annual salary)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Wellness and wellbeing support, including counselling and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and season ticket loan
• Learning and development

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role Manchester-based with hybrid working (where applicable)

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.