Associate - Commercial Disputes Lawyer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000
Experience: 3+ PQE (Commercial Disputes)
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Commercial Disputes Associate to join a top tier disputes practice in Manchester. You will work closely with highly regarded Partners on a varied, high calibre caseload, with genuine scope to develop your profile, deepen your technical expertise, and progress your career.
The team is known for its commercial, solutions led approach to complex disputes, combining formal proceedings with strategic use of ADR.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting and running a varied caseload of commercial disputes matters
- Drafting clear, persuasive pleadings, witness evidence, applications, and correspondence
- Assisting on complex, high value disputes including multi party and cross border elements
- Advising clients on strategy, risk, and settlement options, with a commercial and pragmatic approach
- Working with colleagues across practice areas to understand underlying transactions and deliver joined up advice
- Attending mediations, hearings, and other dispute resolution forums as required
- Contributing to business development, marketing, and client relationship activity
- Supporting knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement within the team
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in commercial disputes / dispute resolution
- Strong technical grounding and a practical, commercial approach
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Confidence working to deadlines in a busy environment
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues across offices and jurisdictions
- Interest in business development and building long term client relationships
Desirable
- Experience of ADR (including negotiation and mediation)
- Exposure to specialist disputes areas (for example finance, fraud, construction, insurance, IT, IP, competition, property, tax or pensions disputes)
- Experience supporting complex transactions alongside contentious work
What's On Offer
- Salary of £70,000 to £80,000
- High calibre work with a leading disputes team
- Clear progression and structured development support
- Strong training, mentoring, and opportunities to build your profile
- A supportive, collaborative culture with like minded colleagues
About Our Client
Our client is a top tier, full service law firm with a strong disputes reputation in the UK and internationally. The Manchester team is recognised for its commercial and innovative approach to resolving business disputes, acting for a broad client base including major corporates, public sector bodies, and high net worth individuals.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Manchester
- Full time, permanent role
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.