Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Leading International Firm | Commercial Disputes Associate | 3+ Years PQE

Join the largest and most highly regarded commercial disputes team in the Manchester market, handling complex, high-value matters for blue-chip clients, with investment in your career at a pivotal stage.

The Firm
This is a leading international business law firm with a significant global footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, commercial insight, and innovation. It advises a broad range of FTSE 100 and equivalent clients across sectors including financial services, retail, energy, transport, digital, and healthcare. The firm is consistently recognised by independent commentators as one of the strongest disputes and investigations practices in the country.

Culturally, the firm is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely people-focused. It has been named Law Firm of the Year, recognised for innovation, and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where ambitious lawyers can thrive. Hybrid working is standard, and career development is structured and meaningful.

The Team
The Commercial Disputes team in Manchester is the largest practice of its kind in the region and is described by market commentators as the strongest litigation team in the area by some margin. It handles a broad spectrum of complex disputes, including contractual claims, corporate disputes, fraud, finance, insurance, IP, IT, competition, and property litigation. The team is known for its commercial and innovative approach, combining formal court and arbitral proceedings with strategic use of negotiation, mediation, and adjudication.

You will work closely with non-contentious colleagues to ensure a deep understanding of the transactions behind the disputes, which gives the team a significant edge when facing magic circle and major City firms. Clients include blue-chip companies, public sector bodies, and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of sectors.

The Role
You will manage a diverse and varied commercial disputes caseload, with the opportunity to develop expertise in any number of specialist areas. You will gain exposure to a multitude of forums and cross-border disputes, working closely with UK and international partners. Alongside your day-to-day practice, you will receive business development training and have meaningful opportunities to contribute to client relationship development and the continued growth of the Manchester team.

This is a pivotal career role. You will be supported to succeed, with clear progression opportunities in an environment where hard work, collaboration, and ambition are recognised and rewarded.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in commercial disputes

• Ability to support cases across a broad range of disputes, with a sound technical understanding of the law

• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with a commercial and pragmatic approach

• Self-motivated, able to work to deadlines in a challenging environment, and keen to be involved in training, marketing, and business development

• A collaborative team player who can work across offices and borders, liaising with fee earners from other disciplines as needed

What's on Offer

• A seat in the largest and strongest commercial disputes team in Manchester

• High-calibre, varied work for major clients, often opposite leading City firms

• Genuine investment in your development, with business development training and clear career progression

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture within a firm recognised for innovation and people-first values

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with hybrid working

Apply now for immediate consideration.