Commercial Disputes Associate

Company: Austen Lloyd Limited
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

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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Posted: October 22nd, 2026