ABL Law
Associate Solicitor

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Overview:
We are seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE to join our growing Finance Litigation team.
This is an opportunity to take an active role in a varied caseload of finance and commercial disputes, working closely with experienced solicitors while also taking responsibility for progressing your own matters. The successful candidate will have strong technical ability, sound commercial judgment, and the confidence to communicate effectively with clients, opponents, and other professionals.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and commercially minded, and who wants to develop their career within a growing firm where they can make a genuine contribution to the team and its future development.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and progress your own caseload of finance litigation, insolvency/enforcement proceedings, commercial disputes, and related contentious matters, with appropriate supervision where required;
- Advise clients clearly and commercially on legal issues, litigation strategy, risk, costs, and potential outcomes;
- Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, applications, correspondence, settlement agreements, and other legal documents;
- Conduct legal research and analyse relevant legislation, procedural rules, and case law;
- Prepare matters for hearings, applications, mediations, trials, and other forms of dispute resolution;
- Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, opponents, the courts, and other third parties throughout the progression of matters;
- Conduct negotiations and contribute to settlement strategies with a focus on achieving commercially effective outcomes for clients;
- Maintain accurate and organised matter files and ensure key deadlines, court directions, and procedural requirements are met;
- Record time accurately and assist with the effective financial management and billing of matters;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the litigation team and wider firm;
- Contribute to the continued development of the firm, including improving processes, sharing knowledge, and supporting business development opportunities; and
- Deliver a consistently high standard of client service and take ownership of matters entrusted to you.
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Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 2–4 years’ PQE
- Experience in litigation and dispute resolution, ideally involving finance, commercial, insolvency, debt recovery, or related disputes;
- Strong technical legal ability and an understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process;
- Sound commercial judgment and the ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice;
- Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Confidence dealing directly with clients and taking responsibility for the progression of matters;
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to work;
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work; and
- A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the growth and development of the team and firm.


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What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to join a growing litigation practice where you can take meaningful responsibility for your work and develop alongside the firm.
You will work within a supportive and collaborative team, gain exposure to high-quality and varied litigation matters, and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, client relationships, and career as the practice continues to grow.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L2
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