Barrister / Solicitor Advocate - Employed Civil Practice

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cape Clarke in Manchester is seeking experienced barristers or solicitor advocates for employed civil practice. The role combines court advocacy with advisory work and involvement in the preparation and strategy of litigation, with a base in Manchester and hybrid working.

You will handle civil advocacy across personal injury, clinical negligence, and related costs matters, providing persuasive oral advocacy and clear written analysis, with room to mentor junior advocates.

Qualifications

• Barrister or solicitor advocate with practising rights and substantial civil advocacy experience.
• Around five years' experience is a useful guide; depth and range matter more than specific years.
• Solicitor advocates should hold the Higher Rights of Audience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advocacy in civil matters including personal injury and clinical negligence.
• Advise on evidence and prospects, settle documents, and contribute to litigation strategy.
• Work with the litigation team and develop junior advocates where appropriate.

Skills

Advocacy

Civil litigation

Legal advising

Education

Higher Rights of Audience

Job description

Barrister / Solicitor Advocate – Employed Civil Practice

Manchester | Hybrid working | £85,000+

I'm recruiting experienced barristers and solicitor advocates for employed advocacy opportunities with a Manchester-based law firm. Several appointments are available. The attraction is a substantive civil practice combining court work, written advice and involvement in the preparation and strategy of litigation.

The work

You will undertake advocacy, advise on evidence and prospects and settle documents, working with the lawyers responsible for the underlying claims. The core work includes personal injury, clinical negligence and related costs matters, with the nature and complexity of instructions reflecting your experience.

This requires persuasive oral advocacy and clear written analysis. You should be comfortable identifying the decisive issue in a set of papers, advising on the practical choices and working with the litigation team to prepare the case properly. More experienced applicants may also contribute to the development of junior advocates.

Who I'm keen to hear from

You should be a barrister or solicitor advocate with appropriate practising rights and substantial relevant civil advocacy experience. Around five years' experience is a useful guide, but the depth and range of your practice will matter more than a precise number of years. Solicitor advocates should hold the relevant Higher Rights of Audience.

This could suit a practitioner considering a move into employed practice, or an employed advocate looking for a role with a substantial balance of hearings and advisory work. I can discuss the instructions, support arrangements and expectations with you privately.

Salary and location

The salary starts at £85,000, with the package depending on experience. The role has a Manchester base and hybrid working. Court attendance and travel form part of an advocacy position; I can explain the requirements alongside the home and office arrangements before you decide whether to apply.