Commercial / Property Litigation Solicitor

Role Description

Our client is looking for a full time Litigation Solicitor located in Manchester, United Kingdom. You will be responsible for handling a variety of cases and representing clients in all stages of litigation.

• You will have a rare opportunity to take charge and develop all aspects of the litigation department and handle all the firms contentious work including CPO Litigation, Tax Litigation, Insolvency, Breach of Contract, Landlord & Tenant & Property Litigation. There will also be some non-contentious work involved such as commercial contract drafting.
• You will be exposed to top-quality work, developing both your legal knowledge and commercial awareness, with full responsibility.
• This opportunity will suit someone who is entrepreneurial, commercially focused, self-driven and does not require supervision for day-to-day conduct of case work.

Who we're looking for

• Good understanding of company, contract and property law
• Strong commercial awareness for opportunities for the firm and the clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to review cases, provide good quality legal advice and case strategy
• Ability to multi task, wear different ‘hats’ and deal with competing priorities without delay and to manage all aspects of the litigation department
• Ability to bring cases to an early resolution (either by settlement or trial)
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances and conferences based on case requirements in the firm’s electronic diary and case list.
• Highly conversant with civil procedure rules and litigation case management
• Ability to draft all the usual documents involved in litigation, such as a particulars of claim, witness statements, costs schedules, applications, orders, part 36 offers
• Ability to quickly get to grips with new areas of law and hit the ground running
• Personality Traits required: High Personal Standards, Ability to work under pressure, Driven, Adaptable, Enthusiastic, Proactive, Team Player and can do attitude

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 1-5 years' PQE in litigation, with a focus on commercial litigation.
• Experience dealing with complex cases and a high level of experience with case management and litigation procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, and to make sound, reasoned decisions, with strong attention to detail
• Experience conducting research and drafting legal documents.

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Small team in lovely City Centre offices
• Early access to good quality work and clients
• Exposure to marketing and business development
• Exposure to various legal disciplines –you won’t be pigeon holed into one area of law!
• You won’t be competing with hundreds of others for progression within the firm
• No glass ceilings – the role will become what you make it

Apply now with a CV for an immediate interview.