Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Manchester | 2–3 Years’ PQE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE to join a highly regarded legal team in Manchester.

This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor looking to build their experience within a supportive and collaborative environment, working on a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including complex and high-value matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own files, contribute to significant cases and develop their technical expertise alongside experienced colleagues.

The Role

You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial disputes, taking responsibility for your own matters while supporting senior colleagues on more complex litigation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.

• Assisting with complex, high-value disputes and High Court proceedings.

• Advising clients on contractual disagreements, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, insurance matters and restrictive covenants.

• Preparing and reviewing pleadings, legal correspondence, witness statements and court documentation.

• Working closely with clients, barristers, experts and other relevant parties.

• Supporting mediation, settlement discussions, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution.

• Contributing to litigation strategy and ensuring matters progress effectively.

• Developing strong, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and commercially aware solicitor with a genuine interest in commercial disputes and a desire to progress their career within an established litigation team.

You will have:

• Approximately 2–3 years’ PQE in commercial litigation.

• Experience handling a variety of contentious commercial matters.

• A sound understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and court procedures.

• Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, correspondence and witness statements.

• Experience of, or exposure to, High Court proceedings, mediation or trial preparation.

• Excellent communication, organisational and client management skills.

You will also be proactive, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility for your work. A collaborative approach, sound commercial judgement and a commitment to delivering excellent client service will be essential.

The Benefits

The successful candidate can expect an attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Private healthcare and health cash plan benefits.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Pension scheme.

• Life assurance and income protection.

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus flexible bank holidays, with additional entitlement based on length of service.

• The option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave.

• Two additional personal days each year.

• Additional discretionary annual leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

• Access to wellbeing resources and 24/7 employee assistance support.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor who wants to broaden their experience, work on quality disputes and take the next step in their legal career within a forward-thinking Manchester practice.

If you are looking for a role offering a varied caseload, strong team support and opportunities for professional development, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For more information on this opportunity or for general career advice in the strictest of confidence, please contact me, Andrew Jenkins at VG CHARLES &CO on 0121 233 5007 or mail andrew.jenkins@vgcharles.com