Commercial Litigation Associate / Senior Associate

We are seeking a commercially astute Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Associate (1+ PQE) to join a growing Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to work within a nationally recognised commercial litigation practice on a broad range of complex, high-value disputes for a loyal and expanding client base that includes FTSE-listed companies, multinational organisations, entrepreneurs, and high-growth businesses.

As part of a collaborative national practice, you will advise clients through their most significant and business-critical disputes, working across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. The wider team comprises specialist groups covering commercial litigation, financial services disputes and investigations, insurance, competition, IP litigation, regulatory and compliance, and telecoms and technology disputes, providing access to a breadth of expertise and a genuinely collaborative platform for career development.

You will manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes while working closely with partners and senior colleagues on larger, strategically important matters. Responsibilities include advising clients on a wide range of contentious matters, managing litigation through all stages from pre-action strategy to trial, enforcement and settlement, drafting pleadings and witness statements, supporting mediation and ADR, coordinating with colleagues across offices and specialities, building client relationships, contributing to business development, and supporting the development of junior lawyers.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 1 year of PQE
• Strong technical grounding in commercial litigation gained within a reputable private practice team
• Experience managing a broad range of commercial disputes, including High Court litigation
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice
• Confidence managing client relationships and taking ownership of matters
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a national team
• Interest in business development and contributing to practice growth
• Experience in technology/telecoms disputes, financial services disputes, cross-border litigation, arbitration, or regulatory investigations is advantageous but not essential