Hays Specialist Recruitment

Commercial Litigation Solicitor 2 - 5 PQE

Manchester M1 4BT

Key information

Pay
£65,000 to £85,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 2 days remote
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established law firm in Manchester with a strong reputation for handling high-quality commercial disputes. You will become part of an experienced and supportive litigation team, working alongside senior lawyers on a broad range of contentious matters.

Your new role

This role will see you advise businesses and individuals on a varied range of commercial disputes, including contract, corporate and shareholder matters. You will handle cases from the early stages through to resolution, with exposure to High Court litigation, arbitration and mediation.

What you'll need to succeed

You should be a qualified solicitor with ideally around 2-5 years' PQE and good-quality commercial litigation experience. You will have strong technical and communication skills, a commercial approach and an interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Commercial Litigation Solicitor opportunity in Manchester, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact David Bartley at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion.

0161 228 7770

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are considering a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.

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