Solicitor

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Manchester seeks a Solicitor with strong commercial and employment law experience. The ideal candidate will handle various legal matters, including litigation and employment tribunal cases, all while delivering exceptional client service. This role offers significant responsibility and career development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in County Court litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Experience in handling Employment Tribunal cases.
• Experience across various practice areas in a leading Law Firm or In House.

Responsibilities

• Conduct of County Court Litigation.
• Providing commercial legal advice and dispute resolution.
• Handling non-contentious employment law issues.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Employment law experience

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented approach

Job description

Job Overview
Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, with strong commercial and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Conduct of County Court Litigation
Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising
from accidents/incidents at work;
Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions
Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases that
Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group

What you Bring to the Team
Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.
A real commitment to remarkable client service
A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development
A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients
and stakeholders.

Why Join our Team?
This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and
get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses
across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting
point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel
that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm.

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