JMW Solicitors

Full-service UK law firm for clients

Associate Commercial Litigation

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 15

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Be a qualified Solicitor.
Have 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience gained within a well-recognised practice or disputes boutique; exceptional candidates outside this range will also be considered.
Have experience of company, commercial and contractual disputes, including County Court and High Court litigation.
Have strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant legal principles, and court procedures.
Demonstrate strong technical ability and sound commercial judgement.
Have strong drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
Work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
Be able to manage a busy caseload, competing priorities, time recording, billing, and cost recovery effectively.
Have an aptitude for business development, confidence building trusted client relationships, and a desire to support the team’s continued growth.
Have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of commercial disputes while supporting the wider team on complex litigation.
Maintain effective day-to-day client contact and progress matters efficiently.
Prepare clear, accurate, and commercially focused correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, and other documentation.
Manage time recording, billing, and recovery of costs and disbursements effectively.
Work in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and recognize when a matter should be escalated.
Participate in business development, profile-raising, and client relationship activities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, and identifying proportionate settlement opportunities.

Our Commercial Litigation team advises clients on a wide range of high-value, complex disputes. The team handles a varied caseload of corporate and contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, fraud and injunctions.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team, gain excellent client exposure and make a visible contribution to its continued success. You’ll work closely with a Partner, Senior Associate and Solicitor in our London team, combining a close-knit environment with the expertise of our wider national practice in Manchester.

You will manage your own caseload of commercial disputes while supporting the wider team on complex litigation. Responsibilities include:

Maintaining effective day-to-day client contact and progressing matters efficiently
Preparing clear, accurate and commercially focused correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and other documentation
Managing time recording, billing and the recovery of costs and disbursements effectively
Working in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and recognising when a matter should be escalated
Participating in business development, profile-raising and client relationship activities.

This role would suit a qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE gained within a well-recognised practice or disputes boutique, although we will consider exceptional candidates outside this range. You will also bring:

Experience of company, commercial and contractual disputes, including County Court and High Court litigation
Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant legal principles and court procedures
Strong technical ability and sound commercial judgement
Strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills
A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team
The ability to manage a busy caseload, competing priorities, time recording, billing and cost recovery effectively
An aptitude for business development, the confidence to build trusted client relationships and a desire to support the team’s continued growth
A good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
Experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, and identifying proportionate settlement opportunities would be advantageous

About the Company

JMW Solicitors

Full-service UK law firm for clients

JMW Solicitors provides legal services across corporate and private client work through a team of partners and staff based in three UK offices (Manchester, London, and Liverpool). Their approach centers on delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice and practical, commercial solutions tailored to each client’s needs. The firm emphasizes strong, client-focused relationships and a warm, open service style to build long-term partnerships with individuals, SMEs, and international corporations. With more than 500 people, JMW trains its team to prioritize quality and efficiency while maintaining strong ties to the communities they serve. Their goal is to offer an accessible, comprehensive legal service that meets clients’ expectations and delivers practical results.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Manchester, United Kingdom
Founded: 1978

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