William James Recruitment
Commercial Litigation Solicitor
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Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor - Manchester - up to £90,000 + Benefits
A leading City-led, international law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join its highly regarded cross-office Commercial Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality national and cross-border disputes while building your profile within a Legal 500 practice known for innovation and collaboration.
As a Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of contentious matters across multiple sectors, working closely with experienced partners while developing your own caseload and client relationships.
This Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor – Manchester role offers genuine career progression, high-quality work, and a supportive, flexible working environment.
The Role:
- Advising on a broad range of commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes and commercial claims
- Handling disputes across litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
- Working on public law disputes, professional negligence, injunctions and reputation management issues
- Supporting on contentious insolvency matters and cross-border disputes
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate autonomy and minimal supervision
- Assisting partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters
- Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
- Collaborating with national and international teams across the firm
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The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation
- Strong contentious experience across a broad range of disputes
- Experience in insolvency is beneficial but not essential
- Confident managing your own caseload independently
- Commercially minded with strong technical and analytical skills
- Excellent organisation and time-management capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional and effective when dealing with clients and stakeholders
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The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Competitive basic salary
- Attractive bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working (2–3 days in the office)
- Income Protection
- Family friendly benefits (Maternity, Paternity, Co-Parent and Shared Parental Leave)
- Company Pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact:
- Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665
- Mobile: 07939 992567
- Email: siobhan.deeming@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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