Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Belinda Roberts Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

Belinda Roberts Ltd in Hale, Greater Manchester is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least three years PQE to join a growing practice and take ownership of a varied caseload. You will advise businesses, directors and individuals, provide pragmatic risk assessments, progress cases through litigation, and work closely with senior lawyers on larger disputes.

The role offers up to £75,000 dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and an

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitors with a minimum of three years' PQE.
• Experience managing own commercial litigation caseload.
• Technically strong with knowledge of litigation procedures.
• Commercially astute with risk and cost awareness.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Providing clear, pragmatic advice on legal risk, prospects of success, strategy and costs exposure.
• Preparing and progressing cases efficiently through the litigation process.
• Adopting a robust and commercially focused approach to achieving the best possible outcome for clients.
• Assisting senior members of the team with larger and more complex cases.
• Handling negotiations, settlement discussions and ADR where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive case records.
• Developing trusted client relationships through responsive service.

Skills

Commercial litigation

PQE 3+ years

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Hale, Greater Manchester

Up to £75,000 dependent upon experience, plus employee bonus scheme and a wide-ranging benefits package

Are you a commercially minded Litigation Solicitor looking for greater ownership, excellent-quality work and the opportunity to make a visible contribution within a growing legal practice?

We are recruiting for an established and highly regarded law firm based in Hale. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a qualified Commercial Litigation Solicitor with at least three years' post-qualification experience.

Joining a busy and supportive litigation team, you will manage your own varied caseload while working alongside senior lawyers on larger, strategically important disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who combines strong technical ability with sound commercial judgement and first-class client care.

The role

You will advise businesses, directors and individuals on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, taking ownership of matters from initial assessment through to resolution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters
• Providing clear, pragmatic advice on legal risk, prospects of success, strategy and costs exposure
• Preparing and progressing cases efficiently through the litigation process
• Adopting a robust and commercially focused approach to achieving the best possible outcome for clients
• Assisting senior members of the team with larger and more complex cases
• Handling negotiations, settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate
• Managing deadlines, procedural requirements and multiple concurrent matters
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive case records
• Developing trusted, long-term client relationships through responsive and consistent service
• Working collaboratively with the firm's corporate, real estate and finance specialists to provide joined-up advice
• Contributing positively to the continued growth and success of the Commercial Litigation team

About you

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who are:

• Qualified solicitors with a minimum of three years' PQE
• Experienced in managing their own commercial litigation caseload
• Technically strong, with good knowledge of litigation procedure
• Commercially astute and confident assessing risk, strategy and costs
• Tenacious, organised and comfortable working at pace
• Excellent communicators with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Highly attentive to detail and able to manage competing priorities
• Committed to delivering an outstanding standard of client care
• Collaborative, approachable and keen to contribute to a growing practice

The opportunity

This is an attractive opportunity to join a successful and expanding firm offering high-quality work, direct client exposure and the chance to become an important member of its Commercial Litigation team.

The successful candidate will receive a salary of up to £75,000, dependent upon experience, together with an employee bonus scheme and a wide-ranging benefits package.