Commercial Litigation Legal Director – Manchester

Company: Think Legal Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Commercial Litigation Legal Director – Manchester

We are currently supporting a top tier law firm in Manchester, seeking a Commercial Legal Director to join its busy and growing commercial disputes team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented senior lawyer to work on a wide range of high-value and complex disputes while developing their career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About the Role

  • Work as a senior memberof a strong, diverse team of commercial disputes lawyers handling high-profile and varied cases across multiple sectors.
  • Collaborate closely with senior lawyers and partners on client-facing matters, including strategic case management and dispute resolution.
  • Participate in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes, gaining exposure to arbitration, mediation, litigation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
  • Develop business and client relationshipscontributing to the growth and success of the team.
  • Develop, support and mentor more junior lawyers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Team

  • Recognised as a market-leading practice in Manchester, handling a wide spectrum of disputes including finance, fraud, construction, insurance, IT, media, intellectual property, competition, property, and tax-related matters.
  • Clients include large corporates, public sector bodies, and high-net-worth individuals across a range of industries such as retail, transport, digital, healthcare, industrial, energy, and financial services.
  • Collaborative environment, often working closely with colleagues from other practice areas to provide comprehensive, client-focused solutions.

Candidate Profile

  • Ideally 8 years plus PQE from a commercial firm, operating within a recognised litigation team.
  • Broad experience in handling complex commercial disputes.
  • Commercial awareness, common sense, and a proactive approach to commercial queries.
  • Business development and client relationship management skills, and contributing to the wider success of the team.
  • Experience of supporting, supervising and mentoring more junior colleagues.

This is a rare senior level opportunity to join a market-leading commercial disputes team in Manchester, working on high-value and complex disputes across multiple sectors. If you are looking to grow and develop your career within a top tier firm handling complex work, this is an exceptional opportunity.

If you are interested in more details or a confidential conversation, please contact Joe at Think Legal: joegregory@thinklegalrecruitment.com

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Posted: March 20th, 2026