Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a growing disputes team. You will handle a varied caseload of high value commercial disputes and provide practical, commercially focused advice.

The role requires 5+ years PQE, strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills, with autonomy to manage own caseload and liaise with clients, Counsel and third parties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE
• Experience managing own caseload
• Experience in complex/high value litigation
• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills
• Organised, proactive and autonomous

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes
• Advise clients on complex and high-value matters
• Draft legal documents and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and manage cases through litigation
• Liaise with clients, Counsel and third parties

Job description

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / 5+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a progressive specialist practice, handling complex and high value disputes within a supportive and commercially focused team

JOB TITLE: Commercial Litigation Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 5+

LOCATION: Greater Manchester

SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a growing and specialist disputes team.

You will manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes, advising a broad range of clients on complex and often high value matters. The work will include disputes relating to areas such as insurance coverage, professional negligence and construction, providing excellent exposure to sophisticated commercial litigation.

The role will involve advising clients, drafting legal documents and correspondence, conducting legal research, managing cases through the litigation process and liaising with clients, Counsel and other third parties.

You will be expected to provide practical and commercially focused advice, helping clients navigate complex disputes while delivering a consistently high standard of service.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are invited from Commercial Litigation Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE and strong experience managing their own caseload of commercial disputes.

You will have experience dealing with complex and high value litigation and possess strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills are essential, together with the ability to provide clear and commercially focused advice.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and confident managing a varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy. Experience in insurance, professional negligence or construction disputes would be particularly advantageous.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a progressive specialist law firm offering bespoke legal advice to individuals, businesses, corporations and clients operating within the insurance and financial services sectors.

The firm has developed a strong reputation for its pragmatic and commercially aware approach to complex disputes and provides a collaborative environment where Lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise and build their careers.

You will have the opportunity to work on high quality and challenging matters alongside experienced legal professionals, within a firm that places genuine emphasis on development and client service.

The firm offers a competitive salary depending on experience, together with opportunities for professional development and long term career progression.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.