Commercial Litigation Senior Associate - #2070024

Commercial Litigation Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

Location: Liverpool with hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A highly regarded specialist commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join a partner-led team handling complex, high-quality litigation for a broad range of commercial clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced litigators on a varied and business-critical caseload, while also benefiting from significant autonomy, direct client exposure, and genuine long-term progression opportunities.

The firm has an established reputation across the North West business community and advises owner-managed businesses, corporates, directors, shareholders, investors, lenders, landlords and high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of contentious matters.

This role would suit a commercially minded litigator looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

You will manage a broad and varied caseload of commercial disputes from instruction through to resolution, while supporting on larger and more complex litigation matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through to settlement and, where necessary, trial
• Advising clients on litigation strategy, merits, costs exposure and commercial risk
• Drafting pleadings, court applications, witness statements and other litigation documentation
• Handling pre-action correspondence and settlement negotiations
• Managing disclosure, witness evidence and expert evidence processes
• Instructing counsel and external experts where required
• Attending hearings, mediations and settlement meetings
• Working closely with partners on complex and high-value disputes
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping grow the department’s profile
• Maintaining excellent client relationships through responsive and commercially focused advice

Candidate Requirements

The firm is open to candidates at Associate or Senior Associate level with a strong commercial litigation background.

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution
• Experienced managing your own caseload independently
• Technically strong with solid knowledge of the CPR and litigation procedure
• Confident drafting pleadings, applications and strategic correspondence
• Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills
• Organised and capable of managing competing deadlines effectively
• Interested in business development and building long-term client relationships
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and collaborative litigation team

Types of Work

The caseload will include a broad range of complex and high-value disputes, including:

• Contractual disputes
• Debt recovery matters
• Shareholder and director disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Injunctions
• Insolvency-related disputes
• Property-related disputes, including lease and dilapidations matters
• Contentious probate matters
• General business-critical commercial disputes

Team & Culture

You will join a highly experienced and well-regarded disputes team within a modern commercial law firm known for its collaborative and supportive culture.

• Partner-led team with strong mentoring and supervision
• High-quality commercial litigation work
• Direct client contact and responsibility from the outset
• Entrepreneurial and commercially focused environment
• Genuine opportunities for progression and profile development
• Modern offices and supportive infrastructure
• Collaborative working culture with strong internal relationships

Benefits & Package

• Salary up to circa £75,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Smart/casual office environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent long-term career progression prospects

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step within a respected and growing disputes practice.

The role offers a strong mix of high-quality litigation, autonomy, direct client involvement, and genuine progression potential within a commercially focused firm that continues to expand its presence across the North West market.

If you are an ambitious Commercial Litigator looking for a role with quality work, progression, and a supportive culture, I’d love to hear from you.

Niamh Nolan

[email protected]

07917 851628