Commercial Litigation Senior Associate
hace 4 días
Liverpool
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 niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com 07917 851628