New Job Opening: Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Location: Manchester (hybrid working)

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 5 to 10 years’ PQE

If you’re a Commercial Litigation Solicitor who enjoys high-quality disputes work, values straight-talking advice, and wants a role where you can build client relationships and progress properly, this is a strong next step.

You’ll join a busy, well-regarded Dispute Resolution team in Manchester, working with a varied client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. The work is interesting and genuinely broad, and you’ll be trusted with autonomy while still having the support of a collaborative team around you.

The Opportunity This role offers the chance to take ownership of a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, with exposure across both court work and ADR. You’ll also be encouraged to get involved in business development and networking in a way that feels natural and supported.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of commercial litigation matters from instruction through to resolution

• Advising on contractual disputes and wider commercial disputes

• Handling shareholder disputes and business ownership disputes

• Advising on partnership disputes

• Managing professional negligence claims

• Supporting on debt recovery and enforcement matters

• Advising on injunctive relief applications where required

• Handling commercial and property-related disputes

• Supporting clients through ADR, including mediation

• Building strong client relationships through clear, practical advice and excellent client care

• Contributing to business development and supporting the continued growth of the team

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5 to 10 years’ PQE in commercial litigation

• Strong technical and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving

• Confidence running a complex caseload with appropriate autonomy

• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach

• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Comfortable contributing to networking and business development

• Collaborative working style and a genuine team-first attitude

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working model (where applicable)

• Annual leave entitlement

• Workplace pension scheme

• Enhanced parental leave entitlements

• Death in service cover (3 x basic annual salary)

• Critical illness cover (3 x basic annual salary)

• Healthcare cash plan

• Wellness and wellbeing support, including counselling and Mental Health First Aiders

• Cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and season ticket loan

• Learning and development 

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role Manchester-based with hybrid working (where applicable)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.