Full job descriptionCommercial Litigation NQ – Preston

The Opportunity
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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