Commercial Litigation Solicitor

CRA Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Manchester-based role

Progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training

Job summary

CRA Legal in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our growing team. The role involves handling a varied caseload across commercial, civil and financial disputes, with exposure to consumer finance and banking disputes.

You will progress matters from instruction to settlement, working closely with clients and other stakeholders. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop specialist litigation expertise

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in a contentious legal environment.
• Good understanding of civil litigation procedure and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing your own caseload, with appropriate supervision where required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of contentious matters with appropriate supervision and support.
• Advising clients on a range of commercial, financial and civil disputes.
• Drafting correspondence, letters of claim, pleadings, statements of case and other legal documentation.
• Issuing and progressing court proceedings where appropriate.
• Dealing with disclosure, evidence, applications, directions and other procedural matters.
• Negotiating settlements and participating in alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Liaising with clients, opponents, counsel, experts and other third parties.
• Managing case progression in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the litigation process.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider litigation team.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Civil Litigation

Financial Disputes

Consumer Finance

Banking & Finance Disputes

Professional Negligence

Contractual Disputes

Debt Recovery

Dispute Resolution

General Litigation

Job description

Role

Role: Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Location: Manchester City Centre
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Our client is a specialist claimant-focused law firm with an established reputation across a range of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in commercial litigation, civil litigation, financial disputes or a related area who is looking to develop their career within a growing specialist practice.

The Role

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of contentious matters, working with both individuals and businesses across a range of financial, commercial and civil disputes.
The role will provide exposure to a broad range of litigation, with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in areas including financial disputes, consumer finance and commercial claims.
You will have responsibility for progressing matters from initial instruction through to settlement or litigation, working closely with clients and other stakeholders throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of contentious matters with appropriate supervision and support.
• Advising clients on a range of commercial, financial and civil disputes.
• Conducting initial assessments of potential claims and advising on prospects and strategy.
• Drafting correspondence, letters of claim, pleadings, statements of case and other legal documentation.
• Issuing and progressing court proceedings where appropriate.
• Dealing with disclosure, evidence, applications, directions and other procedural matters.
• Negotiating settlements and participating in alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Liaising with clients, opponents, counsel, experts and other third parties.
• Managing case progression in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the litigation process.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider litigation team.

About You

We are keen to speak with qualified solicitors from a range of litigation backgrounds.

• Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Financial Litigation
• Consumer Credit / Consumer Finance
• Banking & Finance Disputes
• Professional Negligence
• Contractual Disputes
• Property Litigation
• Debt Recovery / Commercial Debt
• Dispute Resolution
• General Litigation

Direct experience of financial mis-selling is not essential. The key requirement is a solid grounding in contentious work and an interest in developing within a specialist litigation environment.

Essential Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in a contentious legal environment.
• Good understanding of civil litigation procedure and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing your own caseload, with appropriate supervision where required.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a solicitor who is looking to broaden or develop their litigation expertise and gain exposure to a growing specialist area.
Candidates with a traditional commercial or civil litigation background who are interested in moving into financial and consumer-focused litigation are particularly encouraged to apply.
The firm can offer a supportive environment, varied work and genuine opportunities for progression as the practice continues to grow.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Manchester-based role.
• Opportunity to develop specialist litigation expertise.
• Varied and interesting caseload.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.

If you're a Commercial, Civil or Litigation Solicitor considering your next move and are interested in developing within a specialist litigation practice, we'd be keen to hear from you.