Litigation Solicitor 2-5 Year PQE

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join its team, handling a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters. You will manage matters from inception to conclusion, provide high-quality advice, draft pleadings and statements, and represent clients in mediations and court hearings where appropriate.

The role emphasises practical solutions, business development, and strong client relationships, with an attractive salary of

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigation matters throughout the dispute resolution process.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of clients' wider objectives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience using case management systems and legal research platforms.
• A proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Professional, motivated and client-focused approach, with teamwork emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil and commercial disputes, including landlord and tenant, contractual and employment matters.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice on contentious matters.
• Draft and review pleadings, witness statements and other documents.
• Represent clients in mediations, settlements and court hearings where appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and advise on complex and developing areas of law.
• Identify practical solutions and use ADR methods where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver quality client care.
• Support business development, networking and marketing initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Case management

Business development

Teamwork

Client-focused

Tools

Case management systems

Legal research platforms

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor – Greater Manchester Salary: £42,000–£45,000, depending on experience

An established law firm is looking to recruit a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join its team, handling a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to develop their career within a broad dispute resolution practice, working on complex and varied cases while providing commercially focused advice to clients.

The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent technical ability, sound commercial awareness and a proactive approach to resolving disputes and building lasting client relationships.

The Role: You will manage a varied caseload of contentious matters from inception through to conclusion, providing high-quality legal advice across a broad range of civil litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of civil and commercial disputes, including landlord and tenant disputes, director disputes, contractual disputes, employment disputes, debt claims, probate disputes, land and property disputes, and professional negligence claims.


• Providing strategic, commercially focused advice to clients on contentious matters.


• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation.


• Representing clients in mediations, settlement negotiations and court hearings where appropriate.


• Conducting legal research and advising on complex and developing areas of law.


• Identifying practical solutions and using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods wherever appropriate.


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering excellent client care.


• Contributing to business development activities, networking and marketing initiatives.


• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required.


• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and risk management procedures.

Requirements: To be considered for this Dispute Resolution Solicitor position, you should have:

• Experience handling litigation matters throughout the dispute resolution process.


• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.


• Commercial awareness and an understanding of clients' wider objectives.


• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.


• Experience using case management systems and legal research platforms.


• A proactive approach to business development and networking.


• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.


• A professional, motivated and client-focused approach, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.

Salary and Benefits: The salary for this position is £42,000–£45,000, depending on experience.

Location: Greater Manchester. Further details regarding the specific office location and working arrangements can be discussed confidentially.