Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor
- Bring your own caseload and build a litigation team around you in Manchester
- Work alongside high-profile commercial partners from top-tier firms
- Outstanding work–life balance with a unique cap on billing hours
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor to join a rapidly growing Manchester City Centre office.
This senior-level role is ideal for someone with a following who wants to shape and grow a litigation team, supported by partners with outstanding reputations and deep networks.
The firm is known for its warm culture, modern leadership and commitment to employee experience. They have recently won recognition as one of the top 10 law firms to work for, and stand out in the market for their capped annual chargeable hours, flexible hybrid working and people-first approach.
Who we’re looking for
- Senior Associate or Junior Partner-level litigator (5+ PQE)
- Strong network and ability to generate work from your own following
- Broad commercial litigation experience
- Confident, outgoing and commercially minded
- Strong business development skills and desire to grow a team
- Someone ambitious, people-focused and ready to help drive the Manchester office forward
What you’ll be doing
- Build and run your own commercial litigation caseload
- Generate work through your network and local connections
- Work closely with high-profile Commercial Partners and senior litigators
- Handle a mix of commercial disputes, banking litigation, shareholder issues and IP matters
- Participate in cross-office working and networking events
Salary & Benefits
- Employee bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Death in service
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
- Paid volunteering leave
- Medicash health cash plan
- Electric car scheme
- Annual pay review
- Regular employee recognition awards
- Hybrid working with flexibility across offices
- Extensive training, development and promotion pathways
Contact Jemma Davies
📩 jemma.davies@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Jemma specialises in placing commercial and property litigators across the North West. Get in touch for a confidential chat about whether this rare senior opportunity is the right move for you.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £80,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
Job ref
V-57194
Specialist for Litigation lawyers in the North West.
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