Commercial Disputes Associate - #2168353

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Disputes Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team that advises a diverse client base on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes. Working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will be involved in matters from the earliest stages of a dispute through to resolution.

The team acts for businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, educational institutions, healthcare organisations, charities and other clients across a variety of sectors.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Shareholder and corporate disputes
• Sale of business disputes
• Fraud and breach of warranty claims
• Boardroom and partnership disputes
• Enforcement of restrictive covenants
• Confidentiality and post-termination disputes
• Defamation and reputation management matters
• Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

You will have exposure to disputes across a range of forums, including:

• High Court litigation
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Tribunal proceedings
• Alternative dispute resolution processes

The role will involve managing matters from pre-action stages through to trial, while working closely with clients and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Approximately 2-4 years' PQE gained within a reputable litigation or commercial disputes team
• Strong technical litigation experience
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Experience managing client relationships
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• An interest in networking and business development
• Strong organisational and communication skills

What's on Offer?

• High-quality and varied dispute resolution work
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile and complex matters
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work with recognised experts in the disputes market

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Ben Hassan-Hussain for a confidential discussion.

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