Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Altrincham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Commercial Litigation Dispute Resolution Contract Law Drafting Pleadings Negotiation Mediation Client Relationship Management Business Development

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Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm

Location: Altrincham, United Kingdom | Job Type: Full-time | Salary: Competitive

Description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Thriving Legal 500 Firm – Altrincham

Join a highly regarded, Legal 500-recommended firm with a thriving reputation across commercial and civil litigation. They are a dynamic, modern, and ambitious firm based in an affluent area of Altrincham, employing over 60 talented professionals and continuing to grow rapidly.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to handle high-quality, complex work while developing their career within a firm that truly invests in progression. Many of the firm’s current Salaried Partners began as solicitors here – so you’ll be joining a team that rewards hard work, talent, and initiative.

Why Join?

  • Thriving, Legal 500-Recommended Firm – recognised for excellence in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
  • Exceptional Progression Opportunities – clear pathway to partnership for ambitious solicitors
  • High-Quality Caseload – a mix of complex and engaging commercial disputes with national and international elements
  • Modern Offices – based in stylish, modern offices.
  • Supportive Culture – a friendly, collaborative team that encourages business development and rewards initiative

The Role

You’ll manage a broad and varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, working directly with experienced partners and clients ranging from SMEs to large corporations.

Your work will involve:

  • Handling a range of disputes, including contractual, shareholder, partnership, and professional negligence matters
  • Advising clients strategically through complex, high-value litigation
  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
  • Conducting negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions
  • Supporting business development and client relationship management

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (ideally 3+ years PQE) with experience in commercial litigation
  • Strong technical knowledge and confident advocacy skills
  • Commercially minded with a proactive, client-focused approach
  • Keen to contribute to business development and long-term firm growth
  • Ambitious and motivated to progress to senior levels

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive, market-leading salary
  • Excellent quality work and ongoing professional development
  • Bonus structure and clear progression to Partner level
  • A supportive, high-performing team culture

If you’re an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to join a thriving, Legal 500 firm with real prospects for progression, contact Patrick McMahon at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for a confidential discussion.

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