Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Property and Finance Litigation Solicitor
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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 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.
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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.
- Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with repeat clients.
- Experience handling demanding client requirements while delivering excellent service.
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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.
If you're a motivated Litigation Solicitor looking for a role that offers both quality work and real progression prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
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