Litigation Solicitor

Job Title: Commercial / Civil Litigation SolicitorGreater ManchesterFull-Time PermanentCompetitive Salary + BonusI am currently working with a well-established and highly respected regional law firm in Greater Manchester that is looking to recruit a Commercial / Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its busy dispute resolution team.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded solicitor who is keen to handle a broad and high-quality caseload while progressing within a supportive and ambitious firm.The RoleYou will manage your own varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, with appropriate supervision depending on your level of experience. The team handles a wide range of disputes for both businesses and individuals.Matters will include:

• Contractual disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Debt recovery and enforcement action
• Property litigation (including landlord and tenant disputes)
• Professional negligence claims
• General commercial disputes
• Contentious probate (desirable but not essential)
• You will have conduct of files from initial instruction through to trial, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications, and settlement negotiations.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE considered)
• Experience handling commercial and/or civil litigation matters
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• Excellent client care and communication skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Clear progression pathway
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• Hybrid working options
• This role would suit a solicitor who is looking to join a stable and reputable firm with strong local roots and a consistent flow of quality litigation work.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch directly with Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge Legal