Commercial Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Manchester City Centre
Hybrid

Permanent

About HF People. Not just lawyers

We're not your typical law firm - we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

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 HF's rapidly growing Corporate & Commercial Services division, you'll join a department experiencing real growth and supporting the wider firm's strategic plans.

• 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

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 upscale
• Have a genuine desire to continue developing your skills and expertise

We hire based on potential as well as experience.

Apart from the competitive salary you'd expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We're committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

• 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 Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!

Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.