Litigation Solicitor (Property & Finance Litigation)
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE
The Opportunity
A well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm is continuing to expand its specialist Property and Finance Litigation team due to sustained client growth and increasing demand across its lender, insolvency, and private client portfolios.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor to join a modern and ambitious practice that offers high-quality work, strong career development prospects, and exposure to a diverse client base including lenders, insolvency practitioners, and high-net-worth individuals.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and growing team, handling a varied caseload of litigation matters while benefiting from strong leadership, ongoing support, and clear progression opportunities.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of property and finance litigation matters while working closely with experienced colleagues on more complex disputes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a varied caseload from instruction through to conclusion
- Handling finance litigation, debt recovery, mortgage possession, and insolvency-related matters
- Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to clients
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Assisting Partners and senior colleagues on complex litigation matters
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards
- Supporting business development activities and contributing to team growth
Candidate Requirements
The firm is seeking:
- Qualified Solicitors with litigation experience
- Strong experience in debt recovery, commercial litigation, and/or property litigation
- Proven ability to manage a caseload independently
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and client care skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to litigation
Desirable experience includes:
- Receivership and insolvency matters
- Mortgage possession claims
- Acting for lenders, finance companies, or secured creditors
Team & Culture
You will join a forward-thinking and supportive litigation team with a strong reputation in the property and finance sector.
- Collaborative and approachable leadership team
- High-quality, technically challenging work
- Strong emphasis on professional development
- Clear progression pathways
- Modern and flexible working environment
- Growing client base with a steady pipeline of work
Benefits & Package
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Competitive salary package
- High-quality and varied caseload
- Strong training and development support
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Exposure to a broad and growing client portfolio
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Litigation Solicitor to join a respected and expanding practice, offering a diverse caseload, strong client exposure, and genuine long-term career progression within a specialist Property and Finance Litigation team.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch.
Niamh Nolan
niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com
01174544409
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