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Commercial Litigation Solicitor

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Commercial Litigation Associate | 3 to 6 Years PQE | Top 200 Firm | Legal 500 Ranked | Manchester
A rare opportunity to join a highly regarded Top 200 law firm in central Manchester, within a Legal 500 ranked Commercial Litigation team that rarely recruits due to its sustained success, loyal client base and exceptional staff retention.
The Firm
A well established commercial law firm recognised as one of the leading regional practices in the North West, consistently ranked in the Legal 500 across multiple practice areas with a number of individually recognised lawyers. The practice acts for a diverse range of clients including national and international businesses, owner managed companies, high growth enterprises and high net worth individuals, providing exposure to complex, business critical disputes across a wide variety of sectors.
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Combining the quality of a larger national practice with the culture of a close knit regional firm, the business offers a collaborative and approachable environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop long term careers, underpinned by strong internal progression and a genuine emphasis on work life balance.
The Role
You will join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team acting for an established client base of owner managed businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs and larger corporate organisations across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes and contentious insolvency matters.


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Working closely with highly experienced partners you will take ownership of your own matters while assisting on larger, strategically significant disputes. You will also be encouraged to become involved in business development, networking and client relationship management, giving you the opportunity to build your profile and play an active role in the continued growth of a genuinely ambitious team.
The Ideal Candidate
Commercial Litigation Associate with 3 to 6 years PQE
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