Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Manchester (Flexible)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection

Family friendly benefits

Company Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

William James Recruitment is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading international firm’s cross-office Commercial Disputes team. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of contentious matters and develop their own caseload while collaborating with partners across offices.

The role demands 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation, strong analytical and client-relations skills, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

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

Commercial litigation experience

Independent caseload management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Solicitors Regulation Authority qualified

Job description

William James Recruitment is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading international firm’s cross-office Commercial Disputes team. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of contentious matters and develop their own caseload while collaborating with partners across offices.

The role demands 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation, strong analytical and client-relations skills, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.