Litigation Associate Solicitor

• £45,000-£55,000
• Step into an Associate role with scope to become second-in-command to the Head of Litigation
• Broad litigation work with a reasonable 4.5 chargeable hours per day

Are you an experienced Litigation Solicitor looking for greater responsibility, broader work and a genuine opportunity to step into a leadership role?

This established Greater Manchester firm is looking for a 4-7 PQE Litigation Associate to join its small, collaborative dispute resolution team.

You’ll work directly alongside the Head of Litigation, taking ownership of a varied caseload spanning contractual disputes, professional negligence, property litigation, contentious probate, landlord and tenant, debt recovery and insolvency.

This is much more than another fee-earning position. You’ll provide additional seniority within the team, support a junior colleague and help create capacity for the Head of Litigation to focus on business development. Longer term, there’s scope to become her second-in-command and take on wider leadership responsibilities.

The firm also takes work-life balance seriously. Targets are set at just 4.5 chargeable hours per day, and the culture is not to routinely work beyond 6pm.

Who we’re looking for

• Litigation Solicitor with around 4-7 years' PQE (E)
• Strong litigation and case management experience (E)
• Ability to independently manage your own caseload (E)
• Broad dispute resolution experience (E)
• Strong client communication skills (E)
• Ability to work autonomously within a small team (E)
• Commercial judgement and confidence taking responsibility (E)
• Ability to support junior colleagues (D)
• Civil, commercial or property litigation experience (D)

The role will particularly suit someone with broad, hands-on litigation experience who wants more influence rather than becoming increasingly specialised.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a broad litigation caseload
• Taking substantial ownership of matters
• Working directly with the Head of Litigation
• Handling new enquiries
• Supporting a junior team member
• Contributing to legal advice sessions
• Supporting business development
• Helping grow the litigation offering
• Taking on greater leadership responsibility

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience
• Associate position from day one
• Potential second-in-command opportunity
• Hybrid working
• Up to 2 days working from home
• 4.5 chargeable hours per day
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension
• Non-contributory death in service
• Paycare scheme
• Genuine leadership and progression opportunities

This is a down-to-earth environment where you’ll have visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

The team wants someone looking to build their career with the firm rather than use it as a short-term stepping stone.

For a Litigation Solicitor who wants Associate status, broad work and a route towards becoming second-in-command without excessive targets or routinely sacrificing their evenings, this is a compelling next step.

Contact Paula Pawlowska

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