Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

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

Job summary

A legal services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer for a full-time role in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of Intermediate Track cases and provide technical leadership while mentoring team members. Strong drafting skills and the ability to handle complex litigation are required. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with various employee benefits including 25 days of holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Holiday buy and sell

Volunteering days for charitable initiatives

Matched Giving scheme

Medicash cash plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Funded social events

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with litigation rights.
• Proven ability to manage a personal caseload effectively.
• Strong problem-solving ability and commercial awareness.

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 sharing best practices.

Skills

Case Management

Technical Leadership

Drafting Legal Documents

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with Litigation Rights

Job description

Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

CARPENTERS GROUP

Manchester, United Kingdom

Permanent

Full time

Competitive

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. The role encompasses:

• Case Management: Handling a portfolio of Intermediate Track cases, including litigated matters, ensuring timely progression and resolution aligned with client expectations and business objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Acting as a subject matter expert, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical support to colleagues across the post‑litigation process, while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

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).
• We welcome applications from everyone—diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.

About us

Here at Carpenters Group, we've been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. We've grown from a small law firm into a 1,500‑person strong team of insurance professionals, legal experts and top‑class corporate services, working across seven office locations. We partner with household name insurers to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claim solutions and also represent individuals who need expert legal support. As a great place to work, our core values underpin how we behave. Our positive, informal environment encourages collaboration and high performance, and we invest in training, development and social projects to help everyone 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
• My 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
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with colleagues
• Dress‑for‑your‑day policy