Finance Disputes Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Manchester is seeking an Associate for their Finance Litigation team. This position offers the chance to manage complex financial cases, work with leading banking institutions, and develop expertise within one of the top legal firms in the UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of PQE in financial or commercial litigation and a drive for excellence. The firm promotes a supportive environment with excellent remuneration and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working culture

Supportive environment with career development

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' PQE in Financial or Commercial Litigation.
• Demonstrates ambition and a strong drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse financial services litigation matters.
• Provide comprehensive legal expertise and client advice.
• Work with premier lenders and various banking institutions.

Skills

Financial Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Legal Expertise

Client Advisory

Job description

Overview

Join a prestigious Top 30 International Firm and support them in growing their leading Finance Litigation team as an Associate in their fast-growing Manchester office. This team handles high-profile and impactful finance litigation in the country, and you will benefit from a supportive and friendly environment.

The Firm: For those looking to work at the world's best legal firms, this is one such business. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, the firm develops some of the most respected legal talents around the world. In a modern firm that places emphasis on innovation, staff engage with premier international clients on some of the largest and highest-quality work available. The resulting talent and exemplary clientele have helped the firm win numerous high-profile awards. There is an excellent work-life balance and a reputation for a friendly, supportive environment. Employees receive excellent remuneration and benefits and first-rate ongoing professional development to ensure they can take ownership and progress in their careers.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious and talented Tier 1 Financial Litigation team. You will take on a diverse range of financial services litigation matters, providing comprehensive legal expertise and in-depth advice to a varied client base. Your caseload will involve high-value, complex, and often sensitive matters, working with one of the largest specialist teams in the country to support a prestigious national and international clientele. You will work with premier lenders, investment firms, building societies, and a broad range of banking institutions, including clearing banks, international and challenger banks and digital banks. As a member of the team, you will be working alongside highly respected partners and you will have the opportunity to develop market-leading expertise in this rapidly evolving area, setting you on a path toward a senior position with one of the UK's leading law firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2+ years\' PQE in Financial or Commercial Litigation
• Demonstrates ambition and a strong drive for excellence

What\'s on Offer

• Join a Top 25 law firm and award-winning employer
• Flexible and hybrid working culture embedded in the firm\'s ethos
• Work on top-tier client matters with exposure to high-quality and varied caseloads

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply now for immediate consideration.