Senior Associate | Commercial Dispute Resolution | 3+ PQE

LegalVision; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal services firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate in commercial dispute resolution. The role involves managing various commercial disputes, from contracts to complex litigation matters. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to work autonomously. The position offers growth potential in a vibrant office environment with work-from-home options and impressive perks like enhanced leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Bupa Medical Insurance post probation

Regular team socials

Vibrant office environment

Qualifications

• Qualified English lawyer with 3+ years of PQE.
• Experience assisting commercial clients, especially SMEs.
• Ability to handle complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of commercial disputes, including contract and IP issues.
• Provide litigation and resolution advice to members and non-members.
• Supervise trainees where applicable.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Understanding of contract law

Strong business acumen

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Autonomous decision-making

Optimistic and solutions-focused

Education

3+ PQE English qualified lawyer

Job description

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LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial. Our innovative membership model and custom-built technology allow our lawyers to provide a faster, better quality and more cost-effective client experience.

If you are excited about the prospect of being a part of an innovative and growing business that offers challenging work, a fast-paced environment, and impressive professional development opportunities, then joining our team will be the perfect career move!

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented commercial dispute resolution lawyer to join LegalVision's team in Manchester. We're looking for a Senior Associate with experience in a broad range of commercial disputes, specifically:

• breach of contract
• shareholder/director disputes
• IP infringement
• breach of confidentiality
• enforcement of restrictive covenants
• debt recovery matters

You’ll gain direct exposure to varied member queries, from straightforward contract issues to complex commercial problems. You’ll also handle complex litigation matters and court cases for both members and non-members, giving you comprehensive disputes experience covering prevention advice, litigation and resolution.

The role is perfect for a generalist commercial litigator who has had autonomy over disputes matters, requiring little to no supervision. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain supervision/management experience, supervising the work of trainee solicitors.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified and capable: A 3+ PQE English qualified lawyer with demonstrated experience in assisting commercial clients in England (particularly SMEs), in a range of dispute resolution matters.
• Commercially pragmatic: Has strong business acumen; understands what clients care about and can think of clever ways to advise clients in sticky situations (whether it be settlement or otherwise).
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart people and learning from them.
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; goes with the flow; improves every day.
• Autonomous: Likes help, but doesn't always need it; owns their work; loves responsibility.
• Optimistic: Sees the best in situations; is solutions focused; never gives up.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with exciting growth potential for high performers.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus contractual sick pay.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development opportunities.
• Bupa Medical Insurance post probation.
• Regular team socials, drinks and meals.
• Vibrant and friendly office environment in Ancoats + WFH options.

Apply Today

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!