Property and Finance Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 6 PQE)

Role: Property and Finance Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 5PQE)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £42K to £75K DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is working with a highly respected and growing law firm that is looking to appoint a talented Finance Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a diligent, confident, and self-motivated solicitor seeking high-quality litigation work, direct exposure to a varied client base, and genuine long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing Finance Litigation Department, acting for a diverse range of clients including individuals, companies, and private lenders. The team handles a significant volume of challenging and complex matters, offering the opportunity to develop expertise while working alongside experienced practitioners.

Client care is a key focus for the firm, and they are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering an exceptional service and building strong, long-lasting client relationships. You will work closely with the Partner whilst also managing your own caseload, making the ability to work independently and take ownership of matters essential.

The Role

• Manage a varied caseload of finance litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, and instructions to Counsel.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Support the Partner on complex and high-value litigation matters.
• Work effectively within the firm's procedures and SRA regulations.
• Deliver outstanding client care and service at all times.

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial awareness.
• Extensive general litigation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage strict deadlines.
• Proven experience managing your own caseload.
• Experience preparing pleadings, witness statements, briefs to Counsel, and other litigation documents.
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Essential Experience

• General litigation.
• Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with repeat clients.
• Experience handling demanding client requirements while delivering excellent service.

Preferred Experience

• Receivership and insolvency matters.
• Mortgage possession claims.
• Acting for finance company clients.
• High Court litigation.

What's on Offer?

• High-quality, challenging litigation work.
• Exposure to a broad client base including private lenders, businesses, and individuals.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Partner.
• Clear and genuine career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and ambitious team environment.
• The chance to play a key role within a growing and successful department.