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Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor

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  • 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.

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Key details

Salary

£55,000 - £60,000

Location

  • Greater Manchester
  • North West

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Litigation

Job ref

V-47191

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