Commercial Litigation Solicitor

BCL Legal Limited; Nottingham; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

BCL Legal Limited is seeking an ambitious Commercial Litigation Associate at NQ+ level to join a highly regarded dispute resolution team. You will handle a broad range of complex commercial disputes under supervision, developing core litigation and advisory skills in a supportive environment.

This role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-profile cases, and opportunities to progress within a leading practice.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years PQE in commercial litigation; up to 6 years considered.
• Strong academic background and solid litigation training.
• Experience in commercial disputes and civil litigation.
• Ability to assist senior litigators on complex matters and manage smaller files independently.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on a broad range of commercial and contractual disputes.
• Assist with company, shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Handle professional negligence claims.
• Work on intellectual property and IT disputes.
• Advise on commercial agency claims and franchise disputes.
• Support insolvency litigation and banking claims.
• Assist with applications for injunctive relief and supervising search orders.
• Advise on defamation, reputation management and related contentious matters.
• Manage smaller litigation files under partner supervision and ensure progress.

Conocimientos

Commercial litigation experience

Client advisory skills

Legal research skills

Educación

Qualifying law degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Commercial Litigation Associate NQ +

Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 Top Tier dispute resolution team, handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent position for a commercial litigation solicitor who is looking to develop their career within a respected team, undertaking high-quality work for a diverse business client base.

The Role

You will work closely with senior members of the Commercial Litigation team, assisting on a varied caseload while taking responsibility for smaller matters under appropriate supervision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a broad range of commercial and contractual disputes.
• Assisting with company, shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Handling professional negligence claims.
• Working on intellectual property and IT disputes.
• Advising on commercial agency claims and franchise disputes.
• Supporting insolvency litigation and banking claims.
• Assisting with applications for injunctive relief and supervising search orders.
• Advising on defamation, reputation management and related contentious matters.
• Managing smaller litigation files under partner supervision, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive clear, practical advice.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex disputes and developing effective litigation strategies.
• Contributing to business development and wider practice development initiatives.

This role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple areas of commercial dispute resolution, while developing the skills required to progress your career.

Candidate Requirements

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' PQE in commercial litigation, with experience up to approximately 6 years' PQE considered.
• A strong academic background and solid litigation training.
• Well-rounded experience of commercial disputes and civil litigation.
• The ability to assist senior litigators on complex matters and manage smaller files independently under supervision.
• Experience gained within a national law firm or a leading regional practice.
• Familiarity with advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses.

The firm is committed to attracting talented lawyers and helping them develop into leaders in their field. It offers an environment where ambitious solicitors can continue to build their expertise, strengthen client relationships and play an active role in the success of the practice.

If you are a Commercial Litigation Solicitor, considering your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a leading dispute resolution team.