Commercial Litigation Solicitor

A leading national law firm, we are delighted to be working with, is seeking to hire a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 3 years+ experience to join their Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice advising public and private sector organisations, health and social care providers and charities, on a wide range of complex and high-profile contentious matters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a busy Commercial Litigation caseload, advising on complex dispute resolution matters including:

  • Complex and high-value contract disputes

  • Procurement challenges

  • Construction disputes

  • Partnership disputes

  • Governance issues

  • Complaints and investigations

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing cases through all key pre-trial stages, including pre-action engagement and case merit assessment

  • Preparing instructions for Counsel

  • Supporting Case Management Conferences

  • Managing disclosure exercises

  • Assisting with witness statement preparation and expert evidence

  • Supporting trial preparation

  • Advising on alternative dispute resolution strategies

  • Interpreting complex contractual arrangements and identifying risk and mitigation strategies

  • Delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice

 

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • At least 3 years' experience in commercial dispute resolution law

  • Solid experience of alternative dispute resolution

  • Strong commercial awareness

  • Ability to interpret complex contracts and communicate risks clearly

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities

  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team objectives

  • Inclusive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients

Experience advising health, social care and/or charity sector clients would be advantageous, as would experience in partnership disputes.

 

If you are a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 3 years+ PQE and looking for a new role in Manchester, get in touch to find out more about this role today. Please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email leona.taylor@saccomann.com