Litigation Solicitor 2-5 Year PQE

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

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor in Greater Manchester to manage a varied civil and commercial litigation caseload and provide commercially focused advice. The role emphasizes strong drafting, advocacy and proactive problem-solving within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will handle disputes from inception to conclusion, including ADR, mediations and court hearings, while maintaining high standards of client care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigation matters through 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 understanding of clients' wider objectives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using case management systems and legal research platforms.
• Proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• 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 ADR methods where 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.

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.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Patrick McMahon at QED Legal.

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.