Solicitor - Commercial LEI (6628)

Irwin Mitchell; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Pension arrangements

Volunteer days

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell in the UK seeks a technically sound Solicitor to join our commercial legal expense insurance team, handling contract and property claims and delivering exceptional advice to clients.

The role can be based from our Sheffield, Manchester or Leeds offices, offering exposure to a wide range of claims and the opportunity to develop expertise in property disputes funded through legal expenses insurance.

Qualifications

• Provide sound, thorough legal advice to clients.
• Demonstrate technical experience in property litigation.
• Able to manage multiple caseloads with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of claims involving contract and property disputes.
• Work with insurers and clients to achieve the best outcomes.
• Research and advise on nuisance, trespass, damages, and landlord/tenant issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Legal advice

Property litigation

Caseload management

Client communication

Education

SRA route or CILEX

Job description

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

This is a superb opportunity for a Solicitor to join our commercial legal expense insurance team who specialise in contract and property claims, in this role you can expect to develop your knowledge and expertise by working as part of a successful team in one of the UK‘s leading law firms. The role can be based from either our Sheffield, Manchester or Leeds office.

The successful candidate will work across a wide variety of claims for; damages to contract and property, nuisance, and trespass, most of which are funded through legal expenses insurance. Examples of claims in nuisance would be disputes over rights of way, rights to light, loss of support to land and flooding, whereas, trespass claims are typically boundary disputes, so determining the location of a boundary line and considering whether ownership of land has been acquired over time (adverse possession).

Irwin Mitchell form part of the insurance panels and therefore receive direct instruction from insurers to handle such claims. Once received you will be expected to work closely with clients (both businesses and individuals), ensuring you are thoroughly investigating their issues and providing them with exceptional legal advice to achieve the best possible outcome in their claims.

We're looking for a technically sound Solicitor who has experience handling property disputes, specifically those arising under legal expense insurance, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Qualified via traditional SRA route or CILEX;
• The ability to provide clients with sound, thorough legal advice;
• Demonstratable technical experience gained within property litigation;
• The ability to manage caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service;
• Demonstratable experience working across claims for property damage, nuisance, trespass and landlords and tenants;

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.

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.

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category

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.

We want every candidate to have a positive, fair and transparent recruitment experience. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please speak to a member of our Recruitment & Onboarding team or contact [e-mail]

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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

Checks are conducted by trusted 3rd parties and the employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.