Our firm

At Myerson, we do things differently.

Recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm by The Lawyer, ranked Top Tier by The Legal 500, commended by The Times Best Law Firms, and named Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Champions at the Manchester Legal Awards, we have built a reputation for excellence, innovation and outstanding client service.

As one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, our success has been achieved through sustainable, organic growth rather than mergers or acquisitions. Our reputation has been earned through entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional people and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

We are proud of our collaborative, supportive and independent culture, and we look for people who share our values, ambition and commitment to excellence. In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business, making us the first law firm in the Manchester market to take this significant step. Employee ownership helps protect the independence, stability and people-first culture that make Myerson such a rewarding place to build a career, while ensuring that everyone has a shared stake in our continued success.

The team

Our highly respected Commercial Litigation team at Myerson is one of the leading dispute resolution practices in the North of England. The team is rated “Top Tier” by the Legal 500 and is a “go-to” firm for clients who need to resolve a business dispute. The team provide the highest quality advice and support to our clients on a wide range of matters including contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes.

The role

We are looking for a Solicitor/Associate to assist Partners and senior members of the team, as well as conducting their own work (under partner supervision) on a wide range of dispute resolution and commercial litigation matters.

Typical work that the department deals with includes:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Company/Shareholder disputes
• Professional negligence matters
• IP and IT disputes
• Commercial Agents claims
• Insolvency litigation
• Banking claims
• Supervising Search Orders
• Injunctive Relief
• Franchise disputes
• Defamation and reputation management

Who we are looking for

We're looking for a talented Commercial Litigation Associate (2-7 PQE) to join our growing team. You'll have a strong academic background, experience at a national or leading regional firm, and a genuine enthusiasm for developing your career whilst delivering high-quality work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You'll have broad commercial litigation experience, including dealing with an SME/OMB client base, with confidence supporting senior litigators on complex matters and managing your own caseload of smaller matters with appropriate supervision.

Strong communication and client relationship skills are key. You'll be responsive to clients' needs and urgent requirements whilst maintaining a sustainable work/life balance. Collaboration is at the heart of the role, and you'll enjoy building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm. You'll also play an active part in the continued growth and success of both the team and Myerson as a whole.

Myerson are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, and we are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion and enthusiasm.