Senior / Managing Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution / Pensions Litigation | 3+ PQE | Birmingham
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior or Managing Associate to join their market-leading Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. This permanent, full-time role is offered on a hybrid-working basis and provides exposure to high-profile clients and complex commercial disputes.
The Role:
* Advise clients on a wide range of commercial dispute resolution matters, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
* Provide specialist pensions litigation support, developing expertise in this area.
* Collaborate closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm nationwide.
* Take an active role in business development, including preparing pitches, tenders, and client presentations.
* Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members.
* Manage a portfolio of disputes, ensuring varied and challenging work.
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution.
* Specialist knowledge or experience in pensions litigation, including professional negligence, rectification, and complex member complaints (preferred).
* Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines.
* Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development and staying up to date with sector developments.
* Client-focused approach, able to nurture long-standing relationships internally and externally.
* Demonstrable experience supervising or managing junior team members is desirable.
* Ambitious and motivated to develop the firm's offering locally and nationally.
The Team:
The Commercial Dispute Resolution team provides practical, commercial solutions across a variety of sectors. Work includes high-value contractual disputes, negligence claims, pensions disputes, debt recovery, insolvency-related matters, and alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. Clients range from plcs, international companies, and public bodies to owner-managed businesses and non-profits.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual pay review.
* Flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, 25-30 days' annual leave, and hybrid working arrangements.
* Opportunities for career development, mentoring, and exposure to high-profile cases.
* Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. For a confidential discussion, contact BCL Legal.
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