Brabners

Solicitor- Commercial Litigation

Brabners  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for a Solicitor (2-3 years’ PQE) to join our Commercial Litigation team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team that advises clients on a broad range of commercial disputes. You'll work on varied, high-quality matters and be given the opportunity to take ownership of your own work while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills.

The team handles a wide range of disputes, including:

  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Insurance and business interruption claims
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Partnership disputes
  • Restrictive covenant disputes
  • Shareholder rights and disputes
  • High Court litigation and arbitration

The work is often complex and high value, offering excellent exposure and the opportunity to build a well-rounded commercial litigation skillset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Managing your own caseload of commercial litigation matters with appropriate supervision
  • Supporting on larger and more complex disputes
  • Advising clients on a range of contentious commercial matters
  • Drafting and reviewing correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other third parties
  • Supporting mediations, settlement negotiations and other dispute resolution processes
  • Contributing to case strategy and matter progression
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a commercially minded solicitor who is keen to continue developing their career within a highly regarded litigation team.

You'll have:

  • Around 2-3 years' PQE within a Commercial Litigation team
  • Experience advising on a range of commercial disputes
  • A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process
  • Experience drafting correspondence, pleadings and witness statements
  • Exposure to High Court litigation, mediation and/or trial preparation
  • Strong organisational, communication and client management skills

Just as importantly, you'll:

  • Be proactive and keen to take ownership of your work
  • Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
  • Take a commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Be reliable, accountable and eager to develop your skills

We're particularly keen to hear from people who value teamwork, continuous development and delivering an excellent client experience.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Bupa/ Medicash
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
  • 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
  • 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
  • Additional discretionary annual leave days
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.

ABOUT US

Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.

Brabners

About Brabners

Brabners is a purpose-led independent law firm.

Proudly anchored in the North since 1815, we serve all of England and Wales, acting as a strategic partner to both UK-based and international clients.

With hundreds of nationally recognised lawyers, we offer a wide range of legal services.

We’re here for you in times of both challenge and opportunity, whether personal or professional.

We represent an eclectic mix of clients — from multinational businesses and global brands to social enterprises and ambitious SMEs, as well as families, individuals, senior professionals, athletes and celebrities.

Our independence allows us to be objective, principled and provide a service with heart and personality.

A certified B Corp, we’re committed to responsible business. That means high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

With four modern offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Lancashire, our people have the choice to work remotely and flexibly to best support our clients’ needs.

We have strong connections with legal advisers around the world. As active members of Eurolegal and the Association of European Lawyers (AEL), we offer cross-border support and trusted foreign legal advice.

We're multi-award-winning, including featuring in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and The Times’ Best Law Firms, Regional Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and being recognised as one of the Best Law Firms to Work For and Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK by Best Companies.

It's all part of how we make the difference.

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Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Liverpool, GB
Year Founded
1815
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