Overview
Miller Grace Recruitment are working with a Legal 500, International Law Firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Disputes Associate to join its Manchester office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor who is looking to work on high-quality national and international disputes whilst developing their own client relationships and profile within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Partners and senior fee earners across a broad range of complex contentious matters, with genuine opportunities for progression and business development involvement.
The Role:
You will advise and represent clients across a wide range of commercial litigation matters including:
- Contractual and commercial disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Public law disputes including judicial review and procurement litigation
- Injunction applications
- Reputation management matters
- Contentious insolvency matters
- Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
The caseload often involves cross-border and high-value disputes, offering excellent exposure to complex work and sophisticated clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Assisting Partners and senior lawyers on larger, complex matters
- Building and maintaining strong client and intermediary relationships
- Supporting business development and marketing initiatives including seminars and training events
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 4+ years PQE
- Strong contentious experience across a broad range of commercial disputes
- Experience in contentious insolvency would be advantageous but is not essential
- Ability to manage files independently and take ownership of matters
Salary up to £80,000 DOE. Please contact Grace Bolton at Miller Grace Recruitment for more information on this role or apply to be immediately considered.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Transport links
- Work from home