Junior Commercial Disputes Associate - Hands-on Litigation

DAC Beachcroft; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Bonus Scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a proactive junior solicitor to join its busy Commercial Disputes team in the UK. You will gain hands-on responsibility across a varied caseload, working closely with Partners and senior lawyers and helping ensure effective delegation and support.

The role suits someone with practical litigation experience, aiming to grow in a collaborative, client-focused environment with exposure to financial services disputes and wider contentious work.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ PQE preferred, with hands-on litigation experience.
• Willing to take ownership of tasks with supervision.
• Experience in financial services disputes would be an advantage.
• Confident, proactive and able to work across a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a varied commercial disputes caseload with supervision.
• Support Partners, Senior Associates and Associates across litigation, FS disputes, insurance and cyber matters.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and client advice.
• Undertake legal research and provide practical input.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, opponents and third parties professionally.
• Manage deadlines and progress matters proactively.
• Contribute to a supportive team culture and client experience.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial disputes

Client communication

Education

Solicitors qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a proactive junior solicitor to join its busy Commercial Disputes team in the UK. You will gain hands-on responsibility across a varied caseload, working closely with Partners and senior lawyers and helping ensure effective delegation and support.

The role suits someone with practical litigation experience, aiming to grow in a collaborative, client-focused environment with exposure to financial services disputes and wider contentious work.