Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Job description

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

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

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English