Gleeson Recruitment Group
Associate / Senior Associate - Commercial Disputes (5 PQE +)
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Associate / Senior Associate - Commercial Disputes (5+ PQE)
Cheshire - North West | Hybrid Working | Legal 500 Firm
A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is looking to appoint an Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its growing Commercial Disputes team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially focused practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to businesses, entrepreneurs, and owner-managed companies. You'll work alongside experienced Partners on a broad range of complex disputes, while enjoying genuine flexibility, excellent career prospects, and a culture that values work-life balance.
The Opportunity
Joining a well-established and collaborative team, you'll advise clients across a varied portfolio of contentious matters. The role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial disputes, working with clients across a variety of sectors on high-value and strategically important matters.
Whether you're already specializing in commercial litigation or have developed a broader litigation practice with regular exposure to commercial disputes, this is an opportunity to further develop your expertise within a supportive and ambitious team.
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About You
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with 5+ years' PQE who can demonstrate experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
We're particularly keen to speak with lawyers who have:
- Experience advising on commercial disputes, whether as a core specialism or as part of a broader litigation practice.
- Strong technical and analytical skills with a pragmatic, commercial approach.
- Confidence managing client relationships and running matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
- An ambition to continue developing their career within a forward-thinking and growing firm.
Why Apply?
This is more than just another litigation role. You'll be joining a firm that combines the quality of work and client base often associated with larger national practices, with the culture, accessibility, and work-life balance of a leading regional firm.
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In return, you'll benefit from:
- High-quality, varied commercial disputes work.
- An established and respected Legal 500 team.
- Genuine hybrid and flexible working.
- A supportive, down-to-earth culture where collaboration is encouraged.
- Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
- Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
If you're considering your next move and are looking for a firm where you can handle excellent quality work without sacrificing flexibility or culture, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.
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