Commercial Litigation Solicitor -Manchester City Centre -Hybrid
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
Werenotyour typical law firmwerepeople with a passion for helping our clientsand each other achieve the bestpossibleoutcomes.We areleading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, clientfocus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients needs, supported bycutting-edgetechnology and aculturebuilt aroundpeoplefrom a wide range of backgroundswhoaretaking an equally wide range of routestobuilding their careers in law.
About the team
Our Commercial Dispute Resolution Team is highly respected, with extensive experience acting for FTSE 100 and Euro 250 companies. The team handles complex corporate and commercial disputes and provides pragmatic, commercially focused advice aimed at building strong, enduring client relationships.
We place strong emphasis on developing talent. As part of HFs rapidly growing Corporate & Commercial Services division, youll join a department experiencing real growth and supporting the wider firms strategic plans.
Whatyoullbe doing
Managing your own caseload of commercial disputes, with supervision where needed
Drafting core litigation documents, including pre-action correspondence, statements of case, applications and evidence
Handling disclosure exercises, including document review and working with e-disclosure platforms
Preparing for hearings and ADR, including bundles, chronologies, summaries and skeleton arguments
Liaising directly with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
Supporting and guiding junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing and training
Assisting with business development activities, including pitches, client updates and building relationships
What do I need?
To be successful, you will:
Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
Have demonstrable experience drafting pleadings, managing disclosure, advising on procedural strategy and progressing matters through key litigation milestones
Possess strong technical ability combined with commercial judgement
Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues
Be able to balance competing deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail
Be proactive, collaborative and comfortable taking responsibility while knowing when to escalate
Have a genuine desire to continue developing your skills and expertise
We hire based on potential as well as experience.
Whatsin it for you?
Apart from the competitive salaryyoudexpect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people.Werecommitted to creating adynamicworkplace whereeveryone feelssupported, empowered, and part ofour success.
Youllenjoy:
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
Pension Scheme
Electric CarScheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
Flu & Eyecare Vouchers and more!
What next?
IfHFsounds like a place whereyou could belong,we'dlove to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here andwellbe in touch. if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If wedonthave something right now,wellkeep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.
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