Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm with a strong reputation for advising public sector and regulated clients across the UK. The firm is recognised for its expertise across healthcare, local government, social housing and emergency services, offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and a collaborative working environment.

Your new role

You will join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team, advising predominantly public sector clients on a broad range of complex disputes. The role will focus on public procurement challenges, contractual disputes, judicial review matters, construction-related issues, payment disputes, fire safety claims and termination disputes.Working closely with partners and senior colleagues, you will take the lead on matters from an early stage, managing High Court litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes while building strong relationships with clients, counsel and experts. The role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of a nationally recognised disputes practice.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE and strong experience handling commercial disputes. Experience of public procurement disputes and acting for public sector organisations is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll join a market-leading team working on complex, high-profile disputes for major public sector clients. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible hybrid working, high-quality work, excellent career development opportunities and a supportive culture that genuinely promotes work-life balance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact David Bartley at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion.E:

T: 0161 228 7770

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