Job Description Associate/Managing Associate – Finance Disputes Location : Manchester Salary : £75,000-£110,000 Extensive Benefits Experience required: 3-7 Years PQE Join a high-profile Finance Disputes team renowned for delivering exceptional results in complex commercial disputes and large-scale portfolio recoveries. Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with a leading Disputes & Investigations practice, is seeking an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to join their Manchester team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-stakes financial disputes with significant cross-border and regulatory implications. If you're a Finance Disputes lawyer with 3-7 years' PQE looking to develop a rounded skillset in a collaborative, ambitious environment, this could be your perfect next move. About the Role As an Associate or Managing Associate in the Finance Disputes team, you'll be integral to resolving complex financial disputes across various sectors and jurisdictions. Your responsibilities will include: Handling diverse finance dispute matters, such as: Multi-million-pound fraud disputes Large-scale debt recoveries Regulatory investigations Cross-border enforcement actions Complex commercial litigation Acting for a wide range of clients, including: High street banks Commercial finance providers Asset-based lenders Insolvency practitioners Financial services institutions Engaging with key regulatory bodies: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) Resolving disputes through various methods: Litigation Negotiation Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Drafting and reviewing complex legal documentation Conducting thorough legal and financial research Preparing detailed case reports and strategic analyses Supporting senior team members in client meetings Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development efforts Mentoring junior team members Engaging in continuous professional development This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, complex cases with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with 3-7 years' post-qualification experience in finance disputes Strong academic background Proven experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work effectively under pressure Commercial awareness and strategic thinking Detail-oriented approach Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience in financial services litigation Understanding of regulatory investigations Knowledge of cross-border dispute resolution Experience with alternative dispute resolution methods Additional finance or litigation-related qualifications Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: Competitive salary (£75,000-£110,000 dependent on experience) Performance-related bonuses Comprehensive pension scheme Life and income protection Professional Development: Extensive training programmes Mentoring from industry experts Leadership development support Continuous learning resources Technical and skills-based training Clear career progression pathways Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working options Generous annual leave Family-friendly policies Wellbeing support programmes Culture & Recognition: Supportive and collegiate environment Culture of improvement, growth, and collaboration Diverse and inclusive workplace Employee networks celebrating diversity Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another Location & Working Arrangements Based: Manchester office Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements About Our Client Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence and real insight into clients' operations. They are the natural choice for FTSE 100 clients and their equivalents in other markets. The firm's success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives, with a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversity. Core Values: Technical excellence Real client insight Innovation Collaboration Diversity and inclusion Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an ambitious Finance Disputes lawyer looking to work on high-stakes cases with exceptional development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com