Dispute Resolution Associate/Senior Associate

Realm Recruit Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic dispute resolution team. With a focus on high-value cases and no billing targets, the position offers genuine progression to Senior Associate or Partnership levels within a supportive and flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in commercial litigation and will thrive in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression route

Manageable caseload

Qualifications

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE for Associate or 7 years for Senior Associate.
• Experience with complex commercial litigation and High Court cases.
• Eager to progress in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-level commercial litigation cases including contract disputes.
• Work collaboratively within a non-ego team culture.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Team player

Strong technical skills

Independent file management

Ambitious

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

PQE 4+ for Associate, 7+ for Senior Associate

Job description

• Fast-track your career with no billing targets and a premium caseload
• Supportive, non-ego team culture with flexible working options
• Genuine progression to Senior Associate or Partner level in a growing team

Are you a commercial litigation solicitor ready to step up without the burden of billing targets? We’re looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a dynamic and collaborative dispute resolution team based in Manchester.

You’ll handle high-level commercial litigation cases, working with medium to large businesses on matters ranging from six-figure contract disputes to multi-million-pound claims. With no billing targets, you can focus on delivering premium service without being overstretched.

The firm has a strong track record of internal promotion and a non-corporate culture that truly values work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor, ideally 4+ PQE for Associate or 7+ PQE for Senior Associate
• Experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, ideally including High Court work
• Strong technical skills and confident running files independently
• Team player — collaborative, proactive, and down-to-earth
• Ambitious — eager to progress in a growing, supportive environment
• Comfortable supporting and mentoring junior colleagues

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• No billing targets — focus on quality, not quantity
• Clear route to Senior Associate and Partnership
• 5 days office-based, with flexibility for ad hoc WFH when needed
• Manageable caseload — work below capacity to maintain quality and balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Friendly, collegiate team environment with no egos
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex, high-value cases

Contact Mel Samson

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with top-quality work, real progression, and a supportive team, contact Mel Samson [e-mail] call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.