Commercial Litigation (Senior Associate)

Our client, a leading North West firm, are seeking a dynamic Commercial Litigation Senior Associate (6+ years’ PQE) for a prestigious opportunity offering a competitive salary, an optimal work-life balance, and attractive benefits.

Our client:

Our client is a prominent independent legal practice based in the North West of England, recognised for their excellence and awarded as a leader in the legal industry. They boast a team of top-tier expert lawyers serving a diverse range of clients across various sectors within the UK and internationally.

Our clients esteemed Commercial Litigation team is a leading dispute resolution practice in the North of England, rated “Top Tier” by The Legal 500. They are the go-to firm for clients seeking resolution to business disputes. Their team consistently provides high-quality advice and support on a range of matters, including contractual, shareholder, and partnership disputes.

The Role:

To further bolster their high-performing team, our client are now seeking a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate to collaborate with partners and senior team members. This individual will handle a diverse range of dispute resolution and commercial litigation matters, including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Company/Shareholder disputes
• Professional negligence matters
• IP and IT disputes
• Commercial Agents claims
• Insolvency litigation
• Banking claims
• Supervising Search Orders
• Injunctive Relief
• Franchise disputes
• Defamation and reputation management

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will possess a strong academic background and litigation training, aiming to advance their career in a collaborative and supportive environment. Candidates should have extensive litigation experience, with the ability to assist senior litigators and manage smaller files under supervision.

Ideally, candidates will have experience in a national or leading regional firm and be accustomed to dealing with an SME/OMB client base.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to respond to urgent client requirements while maintaining a proper work/life balance. Effective communication skills with clients, colleagues, and other departments are essential. The role also offers opportunities for involvement in practice development for both the department and other legal services within the firm.

As an award-winning law firm, our client are committed to nurturing ambitious individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. They advocate for a successful work/life balance and seek individuals with enthusiasm for their role.

Benefits Include:

• Generous annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Death in service scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• “Smart Working” scheme, allowing for flexible hours and remote work.

Our client is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our ethos, passion, and enthusiasm.