Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Thriving Legal 500 Firm – Altrincham

QED Legal; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Altrincham is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of PQE in commercial litigation, strong advocacy skills, and a client-focused approach. This firm offers a competitive salary, professional development, and clear paths to partnership within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive, market-leading salary

Bonus structure

Clear progression to Partner level

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Experience in handling high-value disputes and negotiations.
• Proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Handle disputes including contractual and shareholder matters.
• Conduct negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.

Skills

Commercially minded

Strong technical knowledge

Confident advocacy skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Thriving Legal 500 Firm – Altrincham

Join a highly regarded, Legal 500-recommended firm with a thriving reputation across commercial and civil litigation. Blackstone they area dynamic, modern, and ambitious firm based in an affluent area of Altrincham, employing over 60 talented professionals and continuing to grow rapidly.

The Role

You’ll manage a broad and varied caseload of commerciallitigation matters, working directly with experienced partners and clients ranging from SMEs to large corporations.

Your work will involve:

• Handling a range of disputes, including contractual, shareholder, partnership, and professional negligence matters
• Advising clients strategically through complex, high-value litigation
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
• Conducting negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions
• Supporting business development and client relationship management

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (ideally 3+years PQE with experience in commercial litigation)
• Strong technical knowledge and confident advocacy skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive, client-focused approach
• Keen to contribute to business development and long-term firm growth
• Ambitious and motivated to progress to senior levels

What’s on Offer

• Competitive, market-leading salary
• Excellent quality work and ongoing professional development
• Bonus structure and clear progression to Partner level
• A supportive, high-performing team culture

If you’re an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to join a thriving, Legal 500 firm with real prospects for progression, contact Patrick McMahon at QED Legal on 07946 239688 or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.