Litigation Solicitor

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Legal 500 firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Litigation Solicitor with 2+ years of PQE to join a growing dispute resolution team. You will manage your own caseload and assist on high-value disputes across sectors under the guidance of an experienced Director.

The role offers mentoring, exposure to a broad range of matters, and a clear path for career progression within a supportive, collaborative team. Competitive salary and benefits described in the advert.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in litigation with a track record handling disputes.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach with ambition to further develop litigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Handle employment-related disputes when required.
• Manage professional negligence claims.
• Assist with fraud and complex contentious matters.
• Develop strong client relationships with practical, commercially-focused advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service.
• Contribute to growth and success of the litigation team.

Skills

2+ PQE in litigation

Varied contentious caseload

Technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Prioritisation & independence

Proactive development of litigation

Job description

Litigation Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Greater Manchester :Broaden Your Litigation Expertise with a Growing Legal 500 Team

Competitive Salary (DOE) Excellent Benefits Genuine Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor to join the expanding dispute resolution team of a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced Director, gaining exposure to a broad range of high:quality litigation matters while playing an integral role in the continued growth of a close:knit and supportive team. If youre looking for variety, responsibility and the chance to accelerate your career, this role offers an outstanding platform to do just that.

The Role

Working closely with an experienced senior lawyer, youll manage your own caseload while assisting on more complex and high:value disputes across a variety of sectors.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• : Advising clients on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• : Handling employment:related disputes where required.
• : Managing professional negligence claims.
• : Assisting with fraud and complex contentious matters.
• : Developing strong client relationships by providing practical, commercially focused advice.
• : Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional standard of client service.
• : Contributing to the continued growth and success of the litigation team.

The Candidate

Applications Are Welcomed From Solicitors Who Can Demonstrate

• A minimum of 2 years PQE in litigation.
• Experience handling a varied contentious caseload.
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with the ambition to continue developing your litigation expertise.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 practice at an exciting stage of its growth. Youll benefit from working in a small, collaborative team where youll enjoy close mentoring from an experienced Director, early responsibility and exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload.

The firm is committed to investing in its people, offering genuine opportunities for career progression, high:quality work and a supportive culture where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded.

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