Commercial Litigation Managing Associate - #2089763

Commercial Litigation Managing Associate | Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

A highly regarded and well-established Birmingham-based law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Litigation Managing Associate to join its growing team. Known for its strong market presence and high-quality work, the firm offers an excellent platform for ambitious litigators looking to step into a senior, strategic role.

The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to manage a broad and varied commercial disputes caseload, while also supporting senior leadership on complex, high-value and business-critical matters. The work is diverse and intellectually engaging, covering areas such as:

• Commercial contract disputes

• Shareholder and partnership disputes

• Restrictive covenant matters

• IT and technology-related disputes

• Supply of goods and services issues

• Defamation and reputation management

• IP-related disputes and warranty/indemnity claims

The client base is equally impressive, spanning high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large national and international organisations, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality, complex work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, strategic and commercially focused legal advice

• Take ownership of matters, ensuring efficient progression and strong financial management

• Draft high-quality pleadings, applications and other litigation documentation

• Manage court proceedings, negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes (including mediation)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel and other stakeholders

• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to overall team development

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking firm with a genuine people-first culture

• Work on high-value, complex disputes with strong partner support

• Opportunity to lead on matters and develop your profile internally and externally

• Hybrid working and a flexible, supportive environment

• Clear and realistic career progression pathway

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial litigator looking to take the next step into a senior role within a respected and growing Birmingham team.

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