Dispute Resolution Associate
7 days ago
Manchester
Dispute Resolution Associate – Central Manchester Location: Central Manchester Level: Associate PQE: 2–5 years The Opportunity I’m currently working exclusively with a top-tier Manchester law firm seeking a talented Dispute Resolution Associate to join their central Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly respected team with a 3:2 split between contentious litigation and advisory work, providing exposure to both courtroom and transactional dispute matters. The team handles high-quality, commercially focused disputes for a mix of corporate clients, directors, and shareholders. The firm is known for its pragmatic approach, supportive culture, and commitment to developing lawyers to the next stage of their careers. As a Dispute Resolution Associate, you will: • Advise on a broad range of commercial disputes, including shareholder, director, and contractual matters, • Conduct pre-action advice, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, • Draft pleadings, witness statements, and key legal correspondence, • Support high-value and complex cases, including those with potential High Court exposure, • Engage with clients directly and develop strong relationships, • Collaborate with other practice areas to provide comprehensive advice, • Assist in mentoring junior members of the team The ideal candidate will: • Be a qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE in dispute resolution, • Have experience across both contentious and advisory work, • Be commercially minded, solutions-focused, and confident dealing with clients, • Demonstrate strong drafting, research, and organisational skills, • Have the ambition to progress in a top-tier disputes practice, • Previous experience in a high-quality regional or national law firm is preferred, but the firm is equally interested in candidates with strong technical ability and commercial awareness. Why This Role? • Exposure to a top-tier disputes team in a central Manchester office, • Balanced 3:2 split between litigation and advisory, offering diverse experience, • Early responsibility and direct client contact, • Collaborative, supportive, and career-focused culture, • Competitive remuneration and clear progression opportunities if you are interested in applying please contact Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge today