Dispute Resolution Associate/Senior Associate
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- Fast-track your career with no billing targets and a premium caseload
- Supportive, non-ego team culture with flexible working options
- Genuine progression to Senior Associate or Partner level in a growing team
Are you a commercial litigation solicitor ready to step up without the burden of billing targets? We’re looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a dynamic and collaborative dispute resolution team based in Manchester.
You’ll handle high-level commercial litigation cases, working with medium to large businesses on matters ranging from six-figure contract disputes to multi-million-pound claims. With no billing targets, you can focus on delivering premium service without being overstretched.
The firm has a strong track record of internal promotion and a non-corporate culture that truly values work-life balance.
Who we’re looking for
- Commercial Litigation Solicitor, ideally 4+ PQE for Associate or 7+ PQE for Senior Associate
- Experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, ideally including High Court work
- Strong technical skills and confident running files independently
- Team player — collaborative, proactive, and down-to-earth
- Ambitious — eager to progress in a growing, supportive environment
- Comfortable supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
Salary & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- No billing targets — focus on quality, not quantity
- Clear route to Senior Associate and Partnership
- 5 days office-based, with flexibility for ad hoc WFH when needed
- Manageable caseload — work below capacity to maintain quality and balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Friendly, collegiate team environment with no egos
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex, high-value cases
Contact Mel Samson
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with top-quality work, real progression, and a supportive team, contact Mel Samson at mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£0 - £0
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
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