Newly Qualified Solicitor

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: [email protected]

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