About this role
We’re looking for a Solicitor (2-3 years’ PQE) to join our Commercial Litigation team in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team that advises clients on a broad range of commercial disputes. You'll work on varied, high-quality matters and be given the opportunity to take ownership of your own work while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills.
The team handles a wide range of disputes, including:
Commercial and contractual disputes
Insurance and business interruption claims
Professional negligence claims
Partnership disputes
Restrictive covenant disputes
Shareholder rights and disputes
High Court litigation and arbitration
The work is often complex and high value, offering excellent exposure and the opportunity to build a well-rounded commercial litigation skillset.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters with appropriate supervision
Supporting on larger and more complex disputes
Advising clients on a range of contentious commercial matters
Drafting and reviewing correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents
Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other third parties
Supporting mediations, settlement negotiations and other dispute resolution processes
Contributing to case strategy and matter progression
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for a commercially minded solicitor who is keen to continue developing their career within a highly regarded litigation team.
You'll have:
Around 2-3 years' PQE within a Commercial Litigation team
Experience advising on a range of commercial disputes
A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process
Experience drafting correspondence, pleadings and witness statements
Exposure to High Court litigation, mediation and/or trial preparation
Strong organisational, communication and client management skills
Just as importantly, you'll:
Be proactive and keen to take ownership of your work
Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
Take a commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Be reliable, accountable and eager to develop your skills
We're particularly keen to hear from people who value teamwork, continuous development and delivering an excellent client experience.
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Flexible approach to working hours
Bupa/ Medicash
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Pension scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Additional discretionary annual leave days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Career Development Opportunities
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.