Commercial Litigation Solicitor

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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