Solicitor- Commercial Litigation

Brabners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Brabners is seeking a Solicitor to join its Commercial Litigation team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload, work on high-value disputes, and develop commercial and technical skills within a collaborative environment.

You’ll handle a range of contentious commercial matters, with supervision as you take ownership of your work and contribute to case strategy and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Around 2-3 years' PQE within a Commercial Litigation team.
• Experience advising on a range of commercial disputes.
• Good understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process.
• Experience drafting correspondence, pleadings and witness statements.
• Exposure to High Court litigation, mediation and/or trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters with appropriate supervision.
• Supporting on larger and more complex disputes.
• Advising clients on a range of contentious commercial matters.
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other third parties.
• Supporting mediations, settlement negotiations and other dispute resolution processes.
• Contributing to case strategy and matter progression.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Case management

Client relations

Legal drafting

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a Solicitor (2-3 years’ PQE) to join our Commercial Litigation team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team that advises clients on a broad range of commercial disputes. You'll work on varied, high-quality matters and be given the opportunity to take ownership of your own work while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills.

The team handles a wide range of disputes, including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Insurance and business interruption claims
• Professional negligence claims
• Partnership disputes
• Restrictive covenant disputes
• Shareholder rights and disputes
• High Court litigation and arbitration

The work is often complex and high value, offering excellent exposure and the opportunity to build a well-rounded commercial litigation skillset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters with appropriate supervision
• Supporting on larger and more complex disputes
• Advising clients on a range of contentious commercial matters
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other third parties
• Supporting mediations, settlement negotiations and other dispute resolution processes
• Contributing to case strategy and matter progression
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a commercially minded solicitor who is keen to continue developing their career within a highly regarded litigation team.

You'll have:

• Around 2-3 years' PQE within a Commercial Litigation team
• Experience advising on a range of commercial disputes
• A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process
• Experience drafting correspondence, pleadings and witness statements
• Exposure to High Court litigation, mediation and/or trial preparation
• Strong organisational, communication and client management skills

Just as importantly, you'll:

• Be proactive and keen to take ownership of your work
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
• Take a commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Be reliable, accountable and eager to develop your skills

We're particularly keen to hear from people who value teamwork, continuous development and delivering an excellent client experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Bupa/ Medicash
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
• 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
• 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Additional discretionary annual leave days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Career Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

ABOUT US

Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.