Senior Associate/Salaried Partner – Commercial Litigation – Manchester

Position Overview:

Our client are seeking a qualified individual to join their esteemed team as a Senior Associate/Salaried Partner, specialising in Commercial Litigation, based in Manchester. This opening is a result of our clients continuous growth, and they are looking for a motivated professional to contribute to their well-regarded Commercial Litigation practice.

Our Client:

• Nationally recognised law firm with a strong reputation built on the expertise and dedication of their outstanding team.
• Committed to helping their team their full potential, fostering a positive work environment where passion for the field is valued.
• A culture that encourages and facilitates long-term commitment and success.
• Embrace Flexible work arrangements, allowing the successful candidate to perform at their best whilst accomodating individual preferences. Many of the team choose to work on a hybrid basis, combining remote work with occassional in-office attendence.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Associate or Salaried Partner in our clients Commercial Litigation team, you will be involved in a diverse range of dispute resolution matters. This includes handling claims such as contract disputes, director and shareholder disputes, breach of covenant and warranty claims, professional negligence, banking, defamation, fraud, procurement, and partnership issues for a varied clientele from the UK and overseas.

Your role involves independent management of cases and overseeing junior colleagues. Beyond casework, active participation in business development activities is expected. The ideal candidate will bring an existing portfolio of commercial clients and contacts, playing a vital role in the growth of our clients commercial team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proactive and flexible team player capable of prioritising multiple projects effectively.
• General commercial litigation experience; prior professional negligence work is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about delivering high-quality service to clients, with a proactive and forward-planning approach.
• Excellent academic achievement.
• Initiative, pragmatism, common sense, and strong client skills.

Career Development:

This role offers a unique opportunity to build a successful career in litigation within our supportive team. We encourage ambition and drive, aiming for the successful candidate to progress quickly to Ordinary and Equity Member status.

What Our Client Offers:

Our clients inclusive and diverse team is united by shared values and mutual respect. They prioritise individual differences and offer a supportive environment where you can be yourself.

Enjoy a positive work-life balance with comprehensive learning and development programmes and wellbeing initiatives. Your dedication will be rewarded with a range of flexible benefits, acknowledging the occasional extra mile you contribute to the firm’s success.