Commercial Disputes Associate NEW

Associate Solicitor – Commercial Disputes

Fully Remote | Permanent | Competitive Salary & Benefits

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?

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.

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising and representing clients on a wide range of Commercial Disputes matters, including:
  • Contractual disputes
  • Property-related disputes
  • Breach of director’s duties
  • Trespass and nuisance claims
  • Other business-related disputes
• Managing cases from inception to conclusion.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court pleadings.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, experts, insurers, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting litigation within the relevant legal and regulatory framework.
• Handling insurance-funded litigation matters and supporting claims-handling processes.
• Providing commercially focused legal advice and practical solutions to clients.
• Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and support staff where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Contributing to the continued success and growth of the wider litigation team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor (or equivalent).
• Experience handling a varied commercial disputes caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
• Experience working within a reputable legal practice or litigation team.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
• Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.