Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor
- Make your mark as the lead commercial litigator within a growing team
- Progression towards partnership with no client following required
- £55–60k + 10% bonus, with hybrid working and flexi-time
Are you ready to step up and become the face of commercial litigation at a thriving city centre firm? We’re looking for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a growing dispute resolution team, bringing specialist expertise in general commercial litigation to complement a property litigation-heavy practice.
This is a prime opportunity to take ownership of your caseload, work alongside ambitious, like-minded individuals, and put yourself on a fast track to partnership as the firm continues to grow and modernise.
Who we’re looking for
- 5–10 years PQE in commercial litigation
- Strong experience handling high-value, complex disputes
- Excellent client management skills and ability to run your own caseload independently
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an appetite for business development
- Confident mentoring and delegating to more junior team members
- Background in a well-respected firm with exposure to a variety of commercial litigation and professional negligence work
Salary & Benefits
- £55,000 – £60,000 base salary plus 10% bonus
- No requirement for a client following
- Handle a manageable, high-quality caseload of commercial disputes
- 3 days per week in the city centre office with 2 days WFH
- Flexi-time with core hours of 10–4
- Realistic and supportive pathway to partnership
- Opportunity to become a key player as the firm evolves with a new generation of leaders
Contact Mel Samson
If you’re an ambitious litigator ready to make a real impact and grow into a leadership role, contact Mel Samson at mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
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