Solicitor

Irwin Mitchell; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Solicitor to join their International Serious Injury team. This hybrid role involves handling complex cross-border litigation and serious injury claims, along with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Candidates should have 2-6 years PQE and a compassionate approach to client needs. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership refunds

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE in Serious Injury work.
• Experience in travel litigation/cross border claims is desirable.
• Ability to build successful professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle serious injury claims sustained abroad.
• Meet clients and attend Court hearings.
• Develop expertise in complex cross-border litigation.

Skills

Multi-track Serious Injury work experience

Compassionate approach

Business development skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our leading International Serious Injury team, based in either our Birmingham or Manchester offices. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, enabling flexibility while maintaining collaboration with colleagues across the team.

Led by Regional Head of International Serious Injury Philip Banks, our International Serious Injury Team deals exclusively with serious injury claims sustained abroad, or foreign residents who are injured whilst visiting the UK. The team handles employers’ liability, package holiday, aviation, cruise, RTA, clinical negligence and public liability matters. Many of our clients have suffered catastrophic injuries, and the role will involve some travel to meet clients and family members, as well as to attend Court hearings and conferences with experts and / or counsel.

You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in complex cross‑border litigation and international personal injury work, supported by an experienced and highly collaborative team. We offer clear progression opportunities, regular mentoring, and access to high‑quality training to help you continue building your career. A competitive benefits package is also available.

We pride ourselves on making a real difference and helping people to live a life as full as possible after a serious injury. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake complex and meaningful work with purposeful impact within a supportive, specialist environment.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have / are :

• A qualified Solicitor, between 2 and 6 years PQE.
• A proven track record in multi‑track Serious Injury work either from a Claimant or Defendant perspective.
• Experience in travel litigation / cross border claims is desirable but not essential, as training and supervision will be provided.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach, putting clients at the heart of all matters.
• Possess an appetite for business development, with the ability to build successful relationships with a wide range of professionals.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well‑being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands : Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.