Commercial Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE)

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United Kingdom

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Permanent

Corporate & Commercial Services

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About the Role

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.

About the team

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.

What you’ll be doing

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

What do I need?

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 escalate
Have a genuine desire to continue developing your skills and expertise

We hire based on potential as well as experience.

What’s in it for you?

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.

You’ll enjoy:

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!

What next?

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.

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