Commercial Litigation NQ – Preston
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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