Solicitor - Corporate and Commercial

Horwich Farrelly

Manchester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Gym Discount

Maternity/Paternity & Adoption Leave

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Discount Hub

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor to join our Corporate and Commercial team on a hybrid, permanent basis. You will manage a varied caseload for FTSE 100 and other clients, delivering commercially focussed advice with minimal supervision.

You’ll lead key workstreams on disputes, draft pleadings, advise on procedural strategy, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
Commercial litigation and/or dispute resolution experience.
Strong experience in drafting pleadings and evidence.
Advising on procedural strategy.
Progressing matters through key litigation stages.

Responsibilities

Manage appropriate matters independently.
Lead substantial workstreams on larger disputes, including drafting key documents, disclosure management, preparation for hearings and ADR, and stakeholder liaison.
Draft, review and take ownership of litigation documents, including pre-action correspondence and statements of case.
Prepare for hearings, mediations and arbitrations, including bundles, chronologies, case summaries, skeleton arguments and position statements.
Attend hearings/ADR as a key member of the team.
Liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and third parties.
Contribute to matter planning, fee discipline and service delivery.
Mentor and support junior team members.
Support the firm’s growth through pitches materials, client updates and thought leadership.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution experience

Drafting pleadings

Evidence preparation

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Solicitor - Corporate and Commercial
Manchester
Hybrid
Contract Type – Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About the team

The purpose of this role is to provide high ‑ quality legal support within HF’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team, acting on a broad range of complex corporate and commercial disputes. The post ‑ holder will manage their own caseload (with supervision where required), lead key workstreams on larger matters, and deliver commercially focused advice to FTSE 100, Euro 250 and other major corporate clients.

The role supports HF’s growth strategy and offers significant exposure to cross ‑ departmental work within the wider Corporate and Commercial Services teams. You will contribute to client relationship management, litigation strategy, team development and business development initiatives

What you’ll be doing

Case Management & Legal Work

Manage appropriate matters independently
Lead substantial workstreams on larger disputes, including drafting key documents, disclosure management, preparation for hearings and ADR, and stakeholder liaison.
Draft, review and take ownership of litigation documents, including:
Pre ‑ action correspondence and strategic notes
Statements of case and amendments
Applications and supporting evidence
Witness statements
Instructions to counsel and expert briefs
Shape and manage disclosure exercises, including e ‑ disclosure platform work, proportionate review strategies and quality control of junior resource.
Support early case assessments and pre ‑ litigation reviews.

Hearings & ADR

Prepare for hearings, mediations and arbitrations, including:
Bundles
Chronologies
Case summaries
Skeleton arguments and position statements
Attend hearings/ADR as a key member of the team.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and third parties.
Contribute to matter planning, fee discipline and service delivery consistent with leading disputes teams.

Team & Knowledge Development

Mentor and support junior team members.
Share know ‑ how and deliver internal training.

Business Development

Support the firm’s growth through:
Pitch materials and credentials
Client updates and thought leadership
Relationship ‑ building with clients and referrers
Developing internal and external networks

What do I need?

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
Commercial litigation and/or dispute resolution experience
Strong experience in:
Drafting pleadings and evidence
Advising on procedural strategy
Progressing matters through key litigation stages

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.