At WHN Solicitors, we recognise the importance of investing in our people so whether you're an experienced solicitor, a newly qualified lawyer, or an ambitious support professional, we offer an environment where talent thrives and careers flourish, ensuring, after 200 years of being in business, we still put the needs of the client at the heart of what we do.
Why Choose Us?
With offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester we strive to ensure that our traditional values and our heritage continue to be of upmost importance whilst embracing innovation to ensure we grow, evolve and continue to be a North West leading law firm. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding legal services. Our collaborative and inclusive culture ensures that every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
We are proud to be accredited as an 'Employer of Choice' which demonstrates our positive approach to career development, culture, staff engagement, leadership, diversity, inclusion and work life balance.
Career Development
We invest in your future with professional development programmes, mentoring, and opportunities to work on high-profile cases. Whether you're looking to specialise in a new area of law or enhance your leadership skills, we provide the support and resources to help you grow.
Benefits
In addition to support and development opportunities that come with working for us, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Independently recognised as excellent
Our commitment to our people is highlighted by the fact we hold the highly coveted Lexcel accreditation, the Law Society's Standard for excellence in practice management and client care. Within Lexcel we are required to meet the strict criteria in relation to our people management.
We are also nationally recognised as a leading firm by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and have won multiple awards across the areas within which we operate.
Our Values
We believe that the foundation of our success lies in our core values. They shape the way we work, interact with clients, and support each other.
Excellence – We are committed to the highest standards of legal expertise and client service.
Integrity – We act with honesty, transparency, and professionalism in everything we do.
Client Focus – We believe in teamwork and knowledge-sharing to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
Innovation – We embrace change, using technology and forward-thinking strategies to stay ahead.
Inclusivity – We are committed to fostering a diverse and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Life at WHN Solicitors
Our firm prides itself on being a great place to work – it's a place to develop as an individual within a supportive environment and contribute to a dynamic and evolving legal landscape. From charitable and social events to well-being initiatives, we ensure that our people feel supported both professionally and personally.
Interested in working for us?
Explore our current vacancies by following the links below and take the next step in your career with WHN Solicitors.
We are always keen to hear from talented individuals wishing to join our forward thinking firm who can enhance our team. So, if you don't see the exact role for you at present but you think you have the skills and experience that WHN could benefit from, please do get in touch by emailing
Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive
Based at our Bury office
We are seeking a client focussed and enthusiastic Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will manage a case load of commercial dispute resolution matters from inception to successful conclusion ranging from routine to complex for SME and owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors, together with larger high-profile clients.
The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive. We are looking for someone with appropriate applied knowledge to undertaken the principal responsibilities and with a good working knowledge of case management systems. To be successful in this role you will need to be able to communicate in a sensitive, clear and unambiguous manner, should work in an organised and methodical manner and should demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to the work that we do.
To read the full job description, please click here.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to