Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

Carpenters; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer for a full-time role. This position involves managing a caseload of Intermediate Track cases and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting skills and exceptional communication abilities, with a commitment to collaborative success. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, a hybrid working model, and various wellbeing initiatives. Join our team to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Medicash cash plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a personal caseload effectively.
• Demonstrated experience working to performance targets and KPIs.
• Interest in emerging technologies such as AI is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Intermediate Track cases.
• Provide technical supervision and mentoring to team members.
• Draft high-quality legal documents.
• Advise on complex litigation issues.
• Contribute to team development by delivering training sessions.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent time management

Exceptional communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

Carpenters Group – Leeds, United Kingdom. Permanent, Full time.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced legal professional to join our Intermediate Track Team in a dual‑capacity role that blends technical expertise with hands‑on case management. This position is ideal for a solicitor or CILEX‑qualified lawyer with litigation rights who thrives on complex litigation work and enjoys mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Intermediate Track cases.
• Provide technical supervision and mentoring to team members and the wider practice.
• Draft high‑quality legal documents, including pleadings, interlocutory applications and supporting statements.
• Advise on complex litigation issues, procedural strategies and risk management.
• Contribute to team development by sharing best practices and delivering training sessions.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements and internal compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with management to improve processes and enhance client service delivery.

Experience & Knowledge

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with litigation rights.
• Proven ability to manage a personal caseload effectively.
• Strong drafting skills for applications, pleadings and supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated experience working to performance targets and KPIs.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of delivering clear, practical guidance.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and commercial awareness.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success.
• Interest in emerging technologies such as AI (desirable but not essential).

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at Carpenters Group diversity and inclusion matters, it is integral to our culture and we welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate difference and believe in equal opportunities for all.

About us

Carpenters Group has been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. We have grown from a small law firm into a team of 1,500 people, comprised of insurance professionals, legal experts and best‑in‑class corporate services, working across seven office locations. We partner with household‑name insurers to deliver fully outsourced claim solutions, and we also represent individuals who need expert legal support. Our core values underpin how we behave. The working environment is positive and informal, and we encourage people to work together to perform at their best. We understand that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, which is why we invest in your training, development and social projects, helping everyone to connect and grow. No matter what stage of your career, at Carpenters Group there is a place for you to achieve your potential.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Holiday buy and sell
• 2 volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
• Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan – claim back dental, physio and optical appointments
• Medicash App – access to rapid digital physiotherapy, skin cancer screening assessments, fitness videos and wellbeing tools
• Discounts and cashback on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4× salary)
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing Champions network – providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with colleagues
• Dress‑for‑your‑day policy