Job Description
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.
