Commercial Litigation Solicitor
- Complex commercial disputes from day one, including shareholder disputes and regulatory litigation
- Clear progression pathway with support to develop
- High-quality work without City pressure, plus hybrid flexibility and strong Partner support
Some commercial litigation roles keep you on low-level debt recovery for years before you get exposure to anything more complex.
This team takes a different approach.
You’ll work closely with experienced litigators from day one, supporting on a broad range of disputes including shareholder and director disputes, restrictive covenants, regulatory litigation and large-scale multi-party matters. Alongside this, you’ll begin building your own caseload of contested debt recovery and straightforward contractual disputes.
The team works in smaller teams, giving junior lawyers far more involvement in strategy, drafting, client contact and court work than you’d typically expect at this level. You’ll be supported properly too, with weekly team meetings, regular 1:1s and an open-door culture.
It’s a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where people are encouraged to get involved, ask questions and develop quickly, without being thrown in at the deep end.
Who we’re looking for
- Commercial Litigation Solicitor with commercial litigation training or experience
- Good grounding in disputed matters, drafting and court procedure
- Commercially aware and keen to develop technically
- Strong communicator who enjoys being involved in cases
- Ambitious, proactive and team-oriented
- Not suited to candidates from purely bulk or process-driven litigation backgrounds
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting on complex commercial disputes
- Managing your own developing caseload
- Drafting pleadings, correspondence and court documents
- Assisting with strategy, client advice and court preparation
- Working with Counsel and senior lawyers on higher-value matters
- Gradually increasing autonomy and responsibility
Salary & Benefits
- £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working with only one fixed office day
- Free parking
- Clear progression route to Associate and beyond
- Strong supervision and structured development
- High-quality disputes work with sensible expectations
- Flexible, trust-based culture and strong wellbeing support
Contact Paula Pawlowska
📩 paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
How to apply for this role
Apply nowIf this sounds like the job for you, you can apply online using the online form below.
Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact
Paula on 03300 245 606 or email paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com.
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
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