Litigation Associate Solicitor
- £45,000–£55,000
- Step into an Associate role with scope to become second-in-command to the Head of Litigation
- Broad litigation work with a reasonable 4.5 chargeable hours per day
Are you an experienced Litigation Solicitor looking for greater responsibility, broader work and a genuine opportunity to step into a leadership role?
This established Greater Manchester firm is looking for a 4–7 PQE Litigation Associate to join its small, collaborative dispute resolution team.
You’ll work directly alongside the Head of Litigation, taking ownership of a varied caseload spanning contractual disputes, professional negligence, property litigation, contentious probate, landlord and tenant, debt recovery and insolvency.
This is much more than another fee-earning position. You’ll provide additional seniority within the team, support a junior colleague and help create capacity for the Head of Litigation to focus on business development. Longer term, there’s scope to become her second-in-command and take on wider leadership responsibilities.
The firm also takes work-life balance seriously. Targets are set at just 4.5 chargeable hours per day, and the culture is not to routinely work beyond 6pm.
Who we’re looking for
- Litigation Solicitor with around 4–7 years’ PQE (E)
- Strong litigation and case management experience (E)
- Ability to independently manage your own caseload (E)
- Broad dispute resolution experience (E)
- Strong client communication skills (E)
- Ability to work autonomously within a small team (E)
- Commercial judgement and confidence taking responsibility (E)
- Ability to support junior colleagues (D)
- Civil, commercial or property litigation experience (D)
The role will particularly suit someone with broad, hands-on litigation experience who wants more influence rather than becoming increasingly specialised.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a broad litigation caseload
- Taking substantial ownership of matters
- Working directly with the Head of Litigation
- Handling new enquiries
- Supporting a junior team member
- Contributing to legal advice sessions
- Supporting business development
- Helping grow the litigation offering
- Taking on greater leadership responsibility
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience
- Associate position from day one
- Potential second-in-command opportunity
- Hybrid working
- Up to 2 days working from home
- 4.5 chargeable hours per day
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Contributory pension
- Non-contributory death in service
- Paycare scheme
- Genuine leadership and progression opportunities
This is a down-to-earth environment where you’ll have visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
The team wants someone looking to build their career with the firm rather than use it as a short-term stepping stone.
For a Litigation Solicitor who wants Associate status, broad work and a route towards becoming second-in-command without excessive targets or routinely sacrificing their evenings, this is a compelling next step.
Contact Paula Pawlowska
📩 Paula.Pawlowska@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 215
How to apply for this role
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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
£45,000 - £55,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
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