Solicitor (Financial Misselling)

We are a leading solicitor's firm based in Blackburn, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.

We are seeking experienced Financial Mis-Selling Solicitors to join our new litigation team based in Manchester. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in handling financial mis-selling claims, including PCP, investment mis-selling, pension transfer claims, PPI, omnibus claims or other complex financial product disputes. You will manage your own caseload, supervise junior team members, and play an integral role in developing the department.

• Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims from pre-action through to settlement or trial.
• Review complex financial documentation and provide clear legal advice to clients.
• Draft and review letters of claim, particulars of claim, witness statements, and other court documents.
• Liaise confidently with clients, financial institutions, experts, and counsel.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on FCA regulations and case law developments.
• Negotiate settlements and attend court hearings or mediations when required.
• Supervise and support junior fee earners and paralegals within the department.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA-related standards where applicable.

• Newly qualified (0-2 PQE) with demonstrable experience in financial mis-selling, professional negligence, or complex consumer litigation.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations, financial products, and mis-selling principles.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional communication and client-care skills.
• Proficiency in using case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).

23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)

Birthday
Off Work

Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)

Company Social
Events

Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind

Milestone
Gifts

Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service

Everyday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools

Suggestion
Scheme

Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented

Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service

Life
Insurance

Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary

Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family

On-Site
Gym

On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff