Associate

Associate, Dispute Resolution — Manchester

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Join a well-regarded national law firm’s Dispute Resolution team in Manchester supporting commercial litigation, insolvency-related disputes and arbitration. The team handles domestic and cross-border matters across the High Court, appellate courts and arbitration, acting for corporates, financial services firms, professional advisers and other commercial stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial disputes including contractual claims, post‑transaction/corporate disputes, LLP/partnership issues and insolvency litigation. You will work on complex, high-value matters with supervision from senior litigators and opportunities to develop advocacy, strategy and client‑management skills.

The firm emphasises a collaborative culture, career progression through clear benchmarks, and opportunities to contribute to business development and firm initiatives.

  • 2–4 years' post‑qualification experience in dispute resolution or commercial litigation.
  • Experience of insolvency‑related work and/or commercial litigation (High Court, arbitration or ADR) desirable.
  • Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills with high attention to detail.
  • Commercial, proactive approach; comfortable taking responsibility for client work and developing client relationships.
  • Team player with an interest in business development and professional growth.

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