Commercial Litigation NQ – Preston

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a junior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded disputes team handling a broad range of commercial litigation matters for both private and public sector clients.

This role offers excellent exposure to varied and high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative environment, making it an ideal opportunity for an NQ-2 PQE Solicitor looking to further develop their commercial disputes experience.

The team advises on a wide range of complex and commercially sensitive matters and is known for its practical, solutions-focused approach.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex disputes across a broad range of commercial litigation matters.

Work will include:

• Contractual disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Director disputes
• Breach of warranty claims
• Professional negligence matters
• Commercial supply contract disputes
• Restrictive covenant and confidentiality breaches
• Media and reputational disputes

The role will also involve:

• Advising clients on contentious matters from inception through to resolution
• Managing communications with clients, opponents, courts and third parties
• Assisting with new enquiries and business development activity
• Collaborating with colleagues across wider teams on joint matters and projects
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the team

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• NQ-2 years’ PQE within Commercial Litigation
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Previous experience handling commercial disputes matters
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong client care and communication abilities
• Ability to manage competing deadlines within a busy team environment
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Interest in business development activities and emerging areas such as AI and legal technology would be advantageous.

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