Commercial Disputes - Pensions Litigation Senior Associate

Senior / Managing Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution / Pensions Litigation | 3+ PQE | Birmingham A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior or Managing Associate to join their market-leading Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. This permanent, full-time role is offered on a hybrid-working basis and provides exposure to high-profile clients and complex commercial disputes. The Role: Advise clients on a wide range of commercial dispute resolution matters, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Provide specialist pensions litigation support, developing expertise in this area. Collaborate closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm nationwide. Take an active role in business development, including preparing pitches, tenders, and client presentations. Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members. Manage a portfolio of disputes, ensuring varied and challenging work. Candidate Requirements: Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution. Specialist knowledge or experience in pensions litigation, including professional negligence, rectification, and complex member complaints (preferred). Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines. Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development and staying up to date with sector developments. Client-focused approach, able to nurture long-standing relationships internally and externally. Demonstrable experience supervising or managing junior team members is desirable. Ambitious and motivated to develop the firm's offering locally and nationally. The Team: The Commercial Dispute Resolution team provides practical, commercial solutions across a variety of sectors. Work includes high-value contractual disputes, negligence claims, pensions disputes, debt recovery, insolvency-related matters, and alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. Clients range from plcs, international companies, and public bodies to owner-managed businesses and non-profits. Benefits: Competitive salary with annual pay review. Flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, 25-30 days' annual leave, and hybrid working arrangements. Opportunities for career development, mentoring, and exposure to high-profile cases. Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. For a confidential discussion, contact BCL Legal.