Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, DOE
About the Firm
This Legal 500-recognised commercial law firm is widely respected for delivering clear, commercially focused legal advice to a broad client base, including SMEs, corporate clients, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, and directors.
The firm has a particularly strong reputation within the restructuring and insolvency sector, advising on complex and often high-value matters across a range of industries such as real estate, retail, construction, and professional services. Its work spans both contentious and non-contentious insolvency issues, often involving close collaboration across corporate, banking, litigation, and real estate teams.
With a growing Manchester office, the firm continues to invest in its Insolvency & Restructuring team, which is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial approach, and strong client relationships.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified to mid-level Solicitor (up to circa 5 years’ PQE) to join a highly regarded Insolvency & Restructuring team. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, gaining exposure to both advisory and contentious matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on a broad range of corporate and personal insolvency matters
- Acting for insolvency practitioners on administrations, liquidations, and bankruptcies
- Supporting restructuring, turnaround, and recovery strategies
- Advising lenders and creditors on enforcement and security matters
- Assisting with investigations, asset recovery, and director conduct issues
- Drafting legal documentation, reports, and correspondence
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ–5 PQE)
- Experience in or strong interest in insolvency and restructuring work
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
What’s on Offer
- Exposure to high-quality, complex work within a recognised Legal 500 team
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working options
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