Associate Solicitor
Litigation & Commercial Law · Manchester
£50,000 - £60,000
3 years PQE
The opportunity
We are working exclusively with a well-regarded boutique corporate advisory practice to appoint an Associate Solicitor into their Manchester office. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that combines genuine technical depth with a refreshingly commercial, client-focused culture.
The firm acts for a sophisticated client base spanning corporates, SMEs, investors, property developers, trustees, and high-net-worth private clients - both in the UK and internationally. They are known for delivering complex instructions with precision, discretion, and sound commercial judgment.
The role
You will join one of three specialist teams - New Issuance, Commercial, or Civil Litigation - working at associate level with genuine autonomy from day one. You will manage your own caseload, maintain strong client relationships, supervise and mentor junior team members, and take active ownership of billing and matter progression.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Run matters independently end to end
Draft bills and maintain billing targets
Manage Work in Progress (WIP) effectively
Provide timely, clear client updates
Supervise and guide paralegals
Improve templates and internal processes
Support business development and networkingAbout you
Qualified Solicitor, 2-3 years PQE
Debt litigation background preferred
Experience supervising junior staff
Strong organisational and time management skills
Clear, confident communication style
Commercially minded and proactive
Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
What's on offer
£50,000 - £60,000 base salary
OTE bonus scheme
Hands-on mentoring & development
Clear career progression pathway
Company pension & life insurance
Additional annual leave
On-site parking
Store discount & company events
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