A growing national Commercial Dispute Resolution team is seeking a Managing Associate or Legal Director to join its Birmingham office on a full-time, permanent, hybrid basis. The team is highly ranked in the Legal 500, and the role offers the chance to work closely with a partner recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

You will work directly alongside the Birmingham Commercial Disputes Partner to support the continued growth of the practice, handling a variety of commercial disputes at all levels including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The role offers genuine progression prospects, including a pathway through to partnership for the right candidate.

Day to day, you will contribute to the growth and reputation of the commercial dispute resolution practice, collaborate with partners and colleagues nationwide, take a leading role in networking and business development, contribute to best practice and precedent development, supervise and develop more junior team members, and undertake occasional travel to London for client meetings, conferences with counsel and court hearings.

The team advises a wide range of clients, from plcs, public bodies and international companies to owner-managed businesses, non-profit organisations and high-profile individuals. Its work spans significant, high-value contractual disputes, professional negligence, restrictive covenant claims, public procurement challenges, sale of goods and services disputes, fraud and misrepresentation claims, insurance and IT disputes, large disputed debt claims and insolvency-related issues, as well as reputation management, defamation and media disputes.

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), already operating at a senior level in commercial dispute resolution
Proven track record in business development and maintaining strong client relationships; a client following is advantageous
Experience of supervising and/or managing junior team members
First-class communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
Ability to provide strategic advice to a variety of clients
Commitment to developing the practice locally and nationally

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