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Position: Commercial Litigation Solicitor PQE 5 +
Location: South Manchester, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

At Blackstone Solicitors, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career in a firm that values ambition, innovation, and professional growth. Based in the affluent and beautiful village of Hale, in South Manchester, we are an award-winning, dynamic and forward-thinking law firm, renowned for delivering exceptional legal services in commercial litigation. If you are a driven and talented Commercial Litigation Solicitor, this is your opportunity to join a firm that truly stands apart from the rest.

Why Choose Blackstone Solicitors?

We know that the best legal minds thrive in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and professional fulfilment. Unlike many traditional law firms, we pride ourselves on a modern, entrepreneurial approach to legal practice. Here’s what makes us different:

• A Culture of Excellence: We are known for handling complex, high-value litigation cases with precision and dedication. You will be working alongside leading experts in the field, gaining exposure to intellectually challenging and rewarding work.
• Career Progression: We invest in our people. We provide clear pathways for career advancement, ensuring that talent and hard work are recognised and rewarded.
• Supportive & Collaborative Team: Our team-oriented culture means you will have the support of experienced colleagues and senior solicitors who are always willing to share knowledge and expertise.
• Client-Focused & Entrepreneurial Approach: We encourage our solicitors to take an active role in business development, client engagement, and networking. Your ideas and contributions will be valued and encouraged.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and additional benefits tailored to support your personal and professional growth.

The Role

As a Commercial Litigation Solicitor at Blackstone Solicitors, you will play a key role in managing and resolving a variety of commercial disputes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging and high-value cases while developing your expertise in a supportive and high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, and debt recovery.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy and risk management, providing clear and commercially sound legal advice.
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings, witness statements, and preparing cases for trial.
• Engaging in dispute resolution methods, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate and representing clients in court proceedings.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and expanding the firm’s commercial litigation practice.
• Identify legal risks and advise clients on risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that all transactions comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Work closely with other teams in the firm, including real estate, corporate, and finance departments, to deliver integrated solutions to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery and effective communication, ensuring long-term client retention.
• Adhering to the SLA terms within the provided time frame.
• Handling multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring that each is completed within the set deadline date in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage and prioritise high volume caseload in a fast paced environment.
• Prioritising urgent matters effectively while maintaining attention to details across all tasks.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of multiple ongoing cases.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical expertise in commercial dispute resolution, with a solid understanding of litigation procedures and relevant legislation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative legal strategies.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple cases effectively, with great attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• A proactive approach to networking and business development.
• A commitment to excellence and a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

What’s in It for You?

At Blackstone Solicitors, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer:

• A generous bonus structure based on performance.
• Regular training and development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive, and modern working environment.
• Opportunities to attend networking events and further develop your professional profile.

Blackstone Employee Benefit Scheme

We like to look after our people and offer a generous benefit scheme:

• Employee bonus scheme providing up to an additional 10% of your salary annually.
• A healthcare package which provides 24/7 access to a GP, £100 towards Dental treatment, £100 towards glasses and £250 towards physio per annum.
• Annual eye tests.
• Annual hearing tests.
• Death in service – An insurance policy that pays 4x your salary to next of kin or anyone else you choose.
• Company Pension.
• Pet insurance – cats and dogs.
• Counselling service.
• Massages in the office once a month.
• Pure Gym membership.
• 5 days sick leave.
• Annual flu jab.
• Birthday off work.
• Free Netflix.
• Free Spotify.
• Free Amazon Prime.
• Free Apple News +. This gives you online access to a whole range of newspapers and magazines.
• Free conveyancing.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a firm that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Please send expressions of interest to info@blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk

Blackstone Solicitors – Excellence in legal practice and commitment to our people.