Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / 10 PQE / Manchester / Competitive Salary / Established Commercial Litigation Partner sought to join a leading international firm with genuine investment in practice growth – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 4288
JOB TITLE: Commercial Litigation Solicitor                
PQE REQUIRED: 10        
LOCATION: Manchester                 
SALARY: Competitive                    
THE ROLE:
The firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Partner to play a significant role in the continued expansion of its Manchester disputes practice. You will advise clients on a broad range of complex and high-value commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, fraud matters, business protection issues and other strategic commercial conflicts.
Working alongside an established team of specialists, you will contribute to business development initiatives, strengthen existing client relationships and identify opportunities to grow the practice both regionally and nationally. This is a strategic appointment offering genuine influence over the future direction of the team and wider business.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are sought exclusively from existing Commercial Litigation Partners with a demonstrable client following and a proven track record of developing and maintaining profitable client relationships.
The successful candidate will possess:
• Significant experience handling complex commercial disputes for corporate and commercial clients.
• An established client following capable of transitioning to a new platform.
• Strong business development credentials and commercial awareness.
• A proven ability to generate work and build long-term client relationships.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and ambition to contribute to the continued growth of a leading disputes practice.
Candidates should be capable of operating as a key strategic hire and demonstrate how their practice can complement and enhance the firm's existing offering.
THE FIRM:
Our client is a leading international law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising businesses, financial institutions, public sector organisations and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of sectors. Recognised for its entrepreneurial culture and collaborative approach, the firm continues to invest heavily in its Manchester office and wider disputes offering.
Commercial litigation is a key strategic growth area for the business, and the firm is seeking an established Partner capable of enhancing its already impressive disputes practice. The successful individual will benefit from a highly regarded national platform, extensive cross-referral opportunities and the support of a firm committed to investing in both its people and their practices.
The firm is known for encouraging individuality, supporting career development and providing Partners with the resources needed to maximise growth opportunities. Combined with a modern hybrid working environment and market-leading infrastructure, this presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Partner seeking a long-term platform for success.
PACKAGE:
• Strategic partner-level appointment within a leading international law firm.
• Established national and international platform to support practice growth.
• Significant cross-referral opportunities across complementary practice areas.
• Modern Manchester office in a prime city-centre location.
• Market-leading benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, wellbeing initiatives and hybrid working.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial partnership culture.
• Genuine investment in partner development and business growth.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience and client following.
Confidential Enquiries:
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact us directly. All enquiries will be handled with complete discretion.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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