Commercial Disputes Associate

Job Description

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Associate Solicitor – Commercial Disputes

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Fully Remote | Permanent | Competitive Salary & Benefits

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Are you a talented Commercial Disputes Solicitor looking for the opportunity to work on high-quality, complex litigation without the constraints of a traditional office-based role?

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My client is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Associate Solicitor to join their growing Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging Commercial Disputes matters for business clients across a variety of sectors, while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote working environment.

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This role offers exposure to exceptional quality work, the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, and clear scope for long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

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The Opportunity

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You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on more complex and high-value disputes. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload across a broad range of commercial litigation matters and will be encouraged to take ownership of cases while developing their strategic and technical capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Advising and representing clients on a wide range of Commercial Disputes matters, including: n
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  • Contractual disputes

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  • Property-related disputes

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  • Breach of director's duties

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  • Trespass and nuisance claims

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  • Other business-related disputes

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• Managing cases from inception to conclusion.

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• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court pleadings.

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• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, experts, insurers, and other stakeholders.

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• Conducting litigation within the relevant legal and regulatory framework.

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• Handling insurance-funded litigation matters and supporting claims-handling processes.

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• Providing commercially focused legal advice and practical solutions to clients.

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• Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and support staff where appropriate.

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• Ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

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• Contributing to the continued success and growth of the wider litigation team.

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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Qualification as a Solicitor (or equivalent).

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• Experience handling a varied commercial disputes caseload.

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• Strong technical knowledge of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

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• Experience working within a reputable legal practice or litigation team.

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• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

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• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a collaborative team.

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• Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.

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