Commercial Litigation NQ Solicitor – Manchester – up to £65,000
A leading City-led international law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Newly Qualified Solicitor in Manchester to join its highly regarded Commercial Disputes team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to launch their career within a Legal 500 practice known for high-quality work, innovation, and a collaborative culture.
As a Commercial Litigation Newly Qualified Solicitor in Manchester, this is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier Legal 500 firm with a nationally recognised disputes practice and strong sector expertise across real estate, financial services and the public sector.
This NQ Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Manchester role offers high-quality work, early responsibility and clear progression within a supportive and flexible working environment.
The Role:
- Assisting on a wide range of commercial litigation matters including contractual and commercial disputes
- Supporting cases across litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
- Exposure to professional negligence, injunctions and reputation management issues
- Involvement in contentious insolvency and public law-related disputes
- Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex matters
- Gradually developing responsibility for managing your own caseload
- Delivering commercially focused advice to a diverse client base
- Collaborating with colleagues across national and international offices
The Candidate:
- Newly Qualified Solicitor (NQ) with a seat in commercial litigation or disputes
- Exposure to contentious work through training contract or prior experience
- Strong interest in developing a career in commercial disputes
- Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Team-oriented but capable of working independently when required
- Professional approach when dealing with clients and stakeholders
The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Competitive basic salary
- Generous Bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible/hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
- Company pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Mortgage Services
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939 992567
Email: siobhan.deeming@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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