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Court of Protection - Principal Associate - Manchester Court of Protection Principal Associate - Mancehster – An exciting opportunity to join growing national firm and develop the Court of Protection department whilst working alongside specialist and established fee earners engaging in a meaningful and diverse caseload. Summary • Job title: Principal / Managing Associate, • Location: Manchester, • Salary: Up to £78,000 DoE, • Previous Experience: Dealing with a Court of Protection Caseload and experience with Property & Affairs matters The role The team prides itself on providing the highest quality advice and achieving the best results for their clients. These clients’ needs will be broad, often complex and arise from age, illness or injury. You will be working on high-value court of protection matters as well as developing more junior fee earners. Day to day tasks may include: • Visiting clients in their homes, • Liaising with family members, care homes, case managers, • working with financial advisors to put financial plans in place The ideal candidate The team is seeking a talented and driven Solicitor who is willing to work as part of a team and is wanting to progress their career in this unique area of law. You will have demonstratable experience and deep understanding of Court of Protection work and a passion for this sector. If you are interested in joining a growing and rewarding team or would like some more information, please don't hesitate to apply.

Senior Associate Court of Protection – Manchester – Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Senior Associate Court of Protection in Manchester to join its growing and highly regarded team. As a Senior Associate Court of Protection in Manchester, you’ll manage a high-value caseload of Property and Affairs matters while supporting the development of a strong and collaborative department. This role offers excellent progression, leadership responsibility and exposure to complex, high-quality work. The Role • Managing a caseload of high-value Court of Protection property and affairs matters, • Handling complex cases involving substantial settlements, • Supporting clients requiring ongoing financial management, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members, • Working closely with senior colleagues on complex matters, • Delivering high standards of client care, • Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently, • Supporting team growth and development The Candidate • 6+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection, • Strong experience in Property and Affairs matters, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable, • Proven technical expertise and ability to handle complex cases, • Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills, • Ambitious and driven with leadership potential, • Strong organisation and communication skills, • Background within a high street or regional firm The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience, • 32 days annual leave increasing with service, • Performance and attendance bonus, • Hybrid working (2 days in the office), • Private healthcare, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits, • Home office setup including IT equipment, • Strong progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Court of Protection Paralegal (Health & Welfare) Location: Remote-first with nationwide offices Overview: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join a highly regarded, specialist Public Law team recognised for its work across education, health, social care, and human rights. You will manage a varied caseload of health and welfare matters under the Mental Capacity Act, acting for individuals who lack capacity and ensuring their rights, care, and best interests are protected. Key Responsibilities: · Advising on health and welfare issues under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 · Managing Court of Protection applications relating to welfare, residence, care, and contact · Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, families, deputies, local authorities, and healthcare professionals · Drafting applications, statements, and legal documentation · Representing clients in hearings and meetings (where appropriate) · Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team · Maintaining high standards of client care and professional conduct Experience & Attributes Required: · A qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) · Experienced in health and welfare / Court of Protection work · Confident handling sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism · Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act and related legislation · Able to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision · A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills · Experience across care disputes, deprivation of liberty, serious medical treatment decisions, or best interests applications would be highly advantageous

Court of Protection Associate Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join its award-winning Private Client team. As a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll manage a high-quality caseload of Property and Affairs matters while supporting the growth of a well-established and highly regarded team. This role offers excellent progression, strong supervision opportunities and access to complex, high-value work. The Role • Managing a caseload of Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters, • Handling high-value and complex applications, • Supporting clients, families and professional deputies, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members, • Working closely with senior colleagues on complex cases, • Ensuring work is delivered efficiently and profitably, • Maintaining high levels of client care, • Supporting team growth and development The Candidate • 4+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection or Private Client, • Experience handling Property and Affairs COP matters, • Strong client care and commercial awareness, • Confident managing deadlines and caseloads, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • High attention to detail, • Collaborative and professional approach, • Experience supervising junior staff desirable The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • Individual and team bonus schemes, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Private health and dental care, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits, • Strong career progression opportunities, • Supportive and well-structured team Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Job Overview We are looking for a UK local qualified Solicitor to take full charge of legal compliance, IP protection and anti-counterfeiting enforcement across UK & EU markets, supporting our consumer electronics /overseas brand business. Key Responsibilities Manage UK/EU IP compliance, trademark/copyright/infringement legal assessment and platform rules enforcement. Lead cross-border anti-counterfeiting, evidence collection, cease & desist letters, platform take down, domain dispute and infringement dispute resolution. Handle UK civil litigation, arbitration, court advocacy and local legal liaison, tackle complex infringement cases with assertive legal strategy. Draft & review commercial contracts, NDAs and manage GDPR, product cross-border data compliance. Monitor UK/EU legal & regulatory updates, maintain communication with local authorities and e-commerce platforms. Requirements UK local candidate, Solicitor of England and Wales, with Higher Courts Civil Advocacy qualification, eligible for UK court advocacy. Proficient in UK/EU commercial law, IP law, civil procedure; with formal IP law academic background preferred. Solid experience in commercial dispute resolution, litigation & arbitration; background in brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, 3 C / consumer electronics / cross-border e-commerce is a strong plus. Assertive mindset for brand enforcement, able to handle multi-layer infringement chains and push enforcement forward legally. English, skilled in legal document drafting, independent in liaising with UK regulators and legal parties.

Inquests Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £75,000 A highly regarded and progressive UK law firm with a strong reputation in public sector, healthcare and social care advisory work is seeking an Inquests Solicitor to join its specialist team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an Inquests Solicitor to work on nationally significant, sensitive and high-profile matters involving health and social care organisations across both the public and independent sectors in Manchester. The Role: • Manage a caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters, primarily acting for NHS clients, • Conduct advocacy where appropriate, handling many hearings without the need for counsel, • Advise on broader health and social care matters, including mental health, mental capacity, safeguarding and deprivation of liberty, • Support on serious medical treatment cases, welfare disputes and Human Rights Act matters, • Supervise and delegate work to junior team members where appropriate, • Contribute to client training, seminars and business development initiatives, • Work closely with clients, including opportunities for short-term secondments About You: • A Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE, • Experienced in inquests and/or Court of Protection work, • Comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, • Confident undertaking advocacy and case management, • Interested in health and social care law and working with public sector clients, • A strong communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills, • Organised and able to manage deadlines, priorities and billing targets Benefits: • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell), • Flexible and hybrid working across national offices, • Sick pay and enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, • Private medical insurance and life assurance 3x salary, • Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme, • Clear career progression within a nationally recognised team, • A supportive and collaborative culture with ongoing training and development Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

The Role Employers' Liability / Public Liability Solicitor – Manchester - Hybrid – up to £50,000 A leading national law firm is seeking a EL/PL Solicitor to join its growing Casualty team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a mixed caseload of multi-track Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims, predominantly valued between £25,000 and £100,000, on behalf of a range of high-profile insurer clients. As a EL/PL Solicitor in the Manchester office, you will manage both litigated and pre-litigated claims from instruction through to resolution. You will work closely with clients and insurers, providing strategic advice on liability and quantum issues while delivering excellent client service and achieving strong commercial outcomes. The Role • Managing a mixed caseload of multi-track EL/PL claims valued between £25,000 and £100,000, • Handling both litigated and pre-litigated matters from inception through to conclusion, • Assessing liability, quantum and evidence to formulate effective case strategies, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation, • Attending court hearings and managing litigation procedures as required, • Liaising regularly with insurer and corporate clients to provide updates and advice, • Working towards chargeable hours, WIP and client service targets, • Delivering commercially focused outcomes while managing risk effectively The Candidate • Qualified Solicitor or equivalent experience, • Proven experience handling multi-track EL/PL claims, • Strong understanding of liability investigations, quantum assessment and litigation strategy, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Experience managing client and insurer relationships effectively, • Confident drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Experience using Case Management Systems and legal technology The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Option to buy and sell annual leave, • Hybrid working policy, • Private medical insurance, • Company pension scheme, • Life assurance and income protection, • Clear opportunities for career progression Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDARF Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Court of Protection Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester to join its growing specialist team. As a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll handle a varied caseload while working closely with clients, families and professional networks in a highly supportive environment. This role offers excellent progression, strong technical work and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The Role • Managing a diverse Court of Protection caseload, • Handling property and affairs matters, • Supporting high-value and complex cases, • Liaising with clients, families and professional advisers, • Working closely with senior team members, • Delivering high standards of client care, • Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently, • Supporting business development activity The Candidate • 0–4 PQE Court of Protection Solicitor, • Private Client or Personal Injury experience desirable, • Strong technical ability and financial awareness, • Experience working on complex or high-value matters, • Excellent organisation and time management skills, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Proactive and commercially aware approach, • Experience within a high street or regional firm The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Individual and team bonus, • Pension scheme, • Health and wellbeing benefits, • Death in service cover, • Flexible hybrid working with home office setup, • Clear progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

• ? Work From Home more than half the week, • ? Super Friendly Team, • ? £45-£60 per hour depending on experience Locum Solicitor – Court of Protection & Trusts Join a brilliant team in a thriving department with real flexibility Are you an experienced Court of Protection and Trusts Solicitor looking for your next locum opportunity? We’re working with a highly respected legal team who are seeking a confident, capable solicitor to step into a busy, fast-paced department handling a diverse and rewarding caseload. You’ll be joining an amazing, supportive team who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable clients. The work is meaningful and varied - covering everything from deputyship applications and ongoing COP management to complex trusts and statutory wills. What’s on offer: • A flexible working setup - remote, hybrid, or in-office depending on your preference, • A busy and well-established department with great infrastructure and admin support, • A collaborative and welcoming team culture, • Competitive hourly rate and manageable workload Who we’re looking for:, • A solicitor or Legal Executive with solid experience in Court of Protection and Trusts, • Someone who can hit the ground running and manage files independently, • Available to start ASAP If you’re looking for flexibility, great people, and the chance to do work that truly matters - this could be the perfect role for you. GET IN TOUCH TODAY! Email: Mobile:

• Create and lead a brand-new contentious probate offering within a respected full-service firm, • Work with an established litigation department and immediate access to work, • Hybrid working, competitive package and genuine scope to build your own team This is a rare opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a well-established regional firm in Sale. With the support of a strong litigation team, you’ll have the chance to shape, develop and ultimately lead a brand-new contentious probate offering from the ground up. You’ll join a collaborative, people-first firm with a rich history, strong regional presence and a reputation for quality. With flexible hybrid working, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone ambitious, client-focused and ready to take the next step in their contentious probate career. • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ contentious probate experience, • Able to manage your own caseload independently, • Strong client-care, communication and negotiation skills, • Experience handling disputes involving wills, probate and Inheritance Act claims, • Ambitious, commercially aware and excited about building a team, • Skilled in mediation, negotiation and resolution-focused litigation, • Confident advising executors, beneficiaries and trustees, • Strong relationship-builder with empathy and professionalism, • Manage a varied contentious probate caseload, • Advise and represent clients at all stages from pre-action to court proceedings, • Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents, • Lead negotiations, mediations and litigation strategy, • Work collaboratively with a supportive litigation department, • Develop internal and external referral networks, • Help shape and build a dedicated contentious probate team, • Contribute to department strategy, client development and service delivery, • Competitive salary with bonus scheme, • Hybrid working (2–3 days WFH), • Choose to work from either of Greater Manchester offices, • Full-service firm with strong regional presence and excellent internal referral sources, • Supportive, collaborative leadership with genuine openness to innovation and growth, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Real opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team, • Learning, development and promotion pathways, • Strong brand profile with ongoing firmwide investment and expansion 📩kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com 📞 03300 245 606 Kelly specialises in private client and Court of Protection recruitment across the North West. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about whether this opportunity is right for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role: Children Solicitor - Manchester Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Law Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our clients Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Societys Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. In addition, our clients Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Report directly to the Department Director, • Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company. Key Skills Required: • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care related work, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying, • Strong management skills, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion.The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory. BaseSalary:£40,000£47,000p.a.,basedonexperience|Panel-AccreditedSalary: £52,000p.a.(Supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. is payable after panel membership has been attained.) About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. JBRP1_UKTJ

LITIGATION SOLICITOR (CIVIL / REAL ESTATE) Our client is part of a group of companies, providing credit management and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. They are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks. Role overview The role is central to the firms 2026 growth plan. The successful candidate will manage and support a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation, recovery actions, and real estate disputes, working closely with Directors and Heads of Department. The role includes supervising paralegals and contributing to trial and hearing readiness across the team as the firm expands its contentious offering. Key responsibilities • Managing a caseload of commercial and civil disputes, • Commercial and civil litigation, • Contract claims, debt claims and performance disputes, • Misrepresentation, fraud and warranty/indemnity disputes, • Breach of supply and distribution agreements (UK and cross-border), • Carriage, freight, demurrage/detention and related logistics disputes, • Cargo damage, shortage and delivery/acceptance disputes, • Real estate disputes, • Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential) including arrears and enforcement of lease terms, • Boundary, title and property-related claims, including injunctions where required, • Construction/development disputes and related contractual claims, • Insolvency and enforcement, • Statutory demands and winding-up/bankruptcy processes (including contested petitions), • Judgment enforcement strategy, asset recovery and cross-border support, • Drafting pre-action correspondence, letters of claim, pleadings, applications, witness statements and draft orders., • Handling claims across intermediate and multi-track matters, managing directions, disclosure, evidence and trial preparation., • Conducting case management and interim hearings, and other routine advocacy where appropriate., • Liaising with clients and stakeholders (including carriers, freight forwarders, insurers, brokers and overseas counterparts), providing clear advice on merits, risk, costs and dispute strategy., • Working with enforcement officers/HCEOs and the court service in relation to warrants, writs of control and other enforcement mechanisms, and coordinating cross-border enforcement support where relevant., • Supervising and overseeing the work of trainees and paralegals on drafting, disclosure, bundle preparation and court/tribunal filings, including structured training and regular file reviews., • Maintaining accurate time-recording and effective use of case management systems, supporting MI and reporting for key clients., • Contributing to the development and maintenance of precedents, checklists and internal guidance on commercial disputes, trade/transport claims, insolvency litigation and arbitration., • Ensuring strict compliance with SRA Principles, AML and data protection obligations, including appropriate handling of client and counterparty data and cross-border transfers where relevant., • Supporting business development for the commercial disputes practice, including client training sessions, presentations and written updates, and contributing to delivery of the 2026 growth plan., • Prequalification experience will be considered if relevant. Essential criteria • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (any PQE) with demonstrable experience in commercial and/or civil litigation (including from seats or paralegal roles where applicable), and evidence of assisting with and/or undertaking trial preparation., • Strong working knowledge of the CPR across claims tracks with practical experience of directions, disclosure, witness evidence and trial preparation., • Demonstrable focus on procedural rigour, including compliance with court orders and directions, robust diary management and awareness of sanctions for default., • Ability to manage a caseload of varying urgency, including time-sensitive applications and hearing preparation, alongside longer-running commercial disputes., • Experience or clear aptitude for supervising and developing junior fee-earners or paralegals, including task allocation, feedback and quality control., • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach, particularly when advising trade, transport, logistics and supply chain clients on strategy, risk and costs., • Comfortable working in-office for most of the week and engaging closely with Directors and Heads of Department for supervision and training., • High standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance (SRA, AML, data protection)., • Desirable criteria, • Familiarity with enforcement procedures (including HCEO/writs of control/possession orders) and/or experience coordinating cross-border enforcement support., • Confidence with routine advocacy and case management hearings, and understanding of when matters should be briefed to counsel., • Willingness to contribute to embedding a litigation culture of high standards and effective supervision and to mentor more junior joiners as the team grows. Remuneration and progression • Competitive salary commensurate with PQE and experience., • Competitive performance-related bonus scheme., • Clear progression pathway in an expanding commercial disputes practice (including trade/transport/supply chain disputes, insolvency litigation and arbitration), with scope to move into senior, specialist or team lead roles as the firm and offices develop. JBRP1_UKTJ

Location: Manchester Work style: Hybrid Job type: Permanent, Full Time 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. Our Serious & Catastrophic Injury team specialises in high‑value, life‑changing personal injury claims, representing clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe orthopaedic trauma, chronic pain, and fatal accidents. You’ll be part of a highly experienced and supportive team, working closely with senior lawyers, medical experts, case managers and rehabilitation providers to deliver exceptional client care and achieve the best possible outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise within a specialist, nationally recognised team. • Managing and progressing high‑value personal injury claims from instruction to resolution, including litigated High Court cases., • Preparing pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss, instructions to experts and key litigation documents., • Coordinating expert evidence across multiple disciplines., • Providing empathetic and proactive client care, supporting individuals and families through rehabilitation pathways in line with the Rehabilitation Code., • Developing litigation strategies, negotiating settlements, attending conferences with counsel/experts, and participating in settlement meetings and mediations., • Supporting and supervising non‑qualified team members where required., • Qualified Solicitor status (0–6 years PQE, indicative)., • Experience handling high‑value personal injury cases (desirable)., • Strong knowledge of the Serious Injury Guide, Rehabilitation Code, and CPR., • Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a complex caseload., • Clear, confident communication skills. 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. • 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme, • Life Insurance & Income Protection, • 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! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is part of a group of companies, providing credit management and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. They are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks. Role Title: Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Senior Fee Earner / Team Lead) Location and Working Pattern: Maidstone office-based. The postholder will provide day-to-day support and supervision to the team in-office and will also provide oversight and input to matters resourced elsewhere. Role Summary This is a senior, hands-on litigation role for an experienced commercial disputes solicitor who can run a personal caseload with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for supervision, mentoring, and quality control across the team. The practice is predominantly Claimant-side (with some Defendant instructions) and includes: • commercial debt recovery and wider contractual/commercial disputes;, • insolvency-related litigation;, • institutional-client dispute work; and, • opportunity to support and help develop a growing real estate litigation offering. Key Responsibilities • Run a personal caseload across commercial debt recovery and wider commercial disputes, from pre-action through to trial/enforcement where applicable., • Conduct insolvency-linked litigation and strategy, including (where appropriate) statutory demands, winding-up/bankruptcy processes, contested applications, and related enforcement steps., • Draft, review and settle statements of case, applications, witness statements, and other litigation documents to a consistently high standard., • Drive procedural compliance and hearing readiness, including disclosure, evidence, schedules, trial bundles, and instructions to counsel., • Provide clear, commercially focused advice on prospects, strategy, costs risk, settlement options, and enforcement outcomes. Team leadership, supervision and quality control • Provide day-to-day supervision and mentoring to junior lawyers., • Allocate and manage workstreams appropriately, ensuring deadlines are met and output is to standard., • Maintain effective file oversight and quality control, including review of key pleadings/advice, risk issues, and client communications., • Contribute to internal know-how, precedents, training, and continuous improvement in litigation processes and standards. Client management and stakeholder handling • Act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and management of expectations., • Liaise effectively with counsel, experts, and counterparties; manage negotiations and settlement discussions where appropriate., • Support the Head of Department with matter planning, resourcing, and escalation of material risks. Compliance, governance and operational discipline • Maintain excellent file hygiene, time recording (where applicable), and matter management in accordance with SRA obligations and internal policies., • Ensure appropriate handling of confidentiality, conflicts, AML/CTF considerations (where engaged), data protection requirements, and information security standards., • Use the firms case management and automation tools appropriately to drive consistency and efficiency. Experience and Qualifications • Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with a current practising certificate., • Proven ability to run litigated matters with minimal supervision, including ownership of strategy, pleadings, evidence, and case management., • Strong working knowledge of CPR, costs risk, settlement tactics, enforcement options, and litigation project management., • Experience supervising, mentoring, or training junior fee earners (or clear capability and appetite to do so). Desirable • Experience of insolvency-related litigation and recovery strategy., • Experience acting for institutional or volume-commercial clients, with disciplined reporting and risk management., • Exposure to real estate litigation (beneficial but not required)., • Familiarity with Clio and workflow/automation tools (Legl and similar), with a pragmatic approach to legal tech. Skills and Competencies • Excellent drafting and advocacy preparation skills; confident with complex pleadings and evidence., • Strong judgement on proportionality, costs, and settlement strategy., • Calm handling of urgent and time-sensitive disputes., • Clear communication style, suited to senior client and stakeholder management., • High professional integrity with a demonstrable commitment to SRA-aligned conduct, confidentiality, and governance., • Organised, accountable, and comfortable setting standards for others. What good looks like • Matters progressed efficiently with strong procedural compliance and clear, recorded decision-making., • High-quality drafting with minimal rework; consistent court-ready output., • Improved capability and confidence of juniors through active supervision and feedback., • Predictable client service: timely updates, clear advice, and controlled costs risk., • Effective collaboration across Manchester/Kent resourcing and with counsel/external providers. JBRP1_UKTJ

Court of Protection Solicitor needed to manage caseloads, handle property and affairs work, and advise clients.

Requires experience with Court of Protection and Property & Affairs. Seeking a Principal Associate Solicitor in Manchester to manage Court of Protection cases, advise clients on complex matters related to age, illness, or injury, and mentor junior staff.

Seeking a Principal Associate Solicitor in Manchester to manage Court of Protection cases, advise clients on complex matters related to age, illness, or injury, and mentor junior staff. Requires experience with Court of Protection and Property & Affairs.

LITIGATION SOLICITOR (CIVIL / REAL ESTATE) Our client is part of a group of companies, providing credit management and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. They are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks. Role overview The role is central to the firms 2026 growth plan. The successful candidate will manage and support a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation, recovery actions, and real estate disputes, working closely with Directors and Heads of Department. The role includes supervising paralegals and contributing to trial and hearing readiness across the team as the firm expands its contentious offering. Key responsibilities Managing a caseload of commercial and civil disputes Commercial and civil litigation Contract claims, debt claims and performance disputes Misrepresentation, fraud and warranty/indemnity disputes Breach of supply and distribution agreements (UK and cross-border) Carriage, freight, demurrage/detention and related logistics disputes Cargo damage, shortage and delivery/acceptance disputes Real estate disputes Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential) including arrears and enforcement of lease terms Boundary, title and property-related claims, including injunctions where required Construction/development disputes and related contractual claims Insolvency and enforcement Statutory demands and winding-up/bankruptcy processes (including contested petitions) Judgment enforcement strategy, asset recovery and cross-border support Drafting pre-action correspondence, letters of claim, pleadings, applications, witness statements and draft orders. Handling claims across intermediate and multi-track matters, managing directions, disclosure, evidence and trial preparation. Conducting case management and interim hearings, and other routine advocacy where appropriate. Liaising with clients and stakeholders (including carriers, freight forwarders, insurers, brokers and overseas counterparts), providing clear advice on merits, risk, costs and dispute strategy. Working with enforcement officers/HCEOs and the court service in relation to warrants, writs of control and other enforcement mechanisms, and coordinating cross-border enforcement support where relevant. Supervising and overseeing the work of trainees and paralegals on drafting, disclosure, bundle preparation and court/tribunal filings, including structured training and regular file reviews. Maintaining accurate time-recording and effective use of case management systems, supporting MI and reporting for key clients. 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High standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance (SRA, AML, data protection). Desirable criteria Familiarity with enforcement procedures (including HCEO/writs of control/possession orders) and/or experience coordinating cross-border enforcement support. Confidence with routine advocacy and case management hearings, and understanding of when matters should be briefed to counsel. Willingness to contribute to embedding a litigation culture of high standards and effective supervision and to mentor more junior joiners as the team grows. Remuneration and progression Competitive salary commensurate with PQE and experience. Competitive performance-related bonus scheme. Clear progression pathway in an expanding commercial disputes practice (including trade/transport/supply chain disputes, insolvency litigation and arbitration), with scope to move into senior, specialist or team lead roles as the firm and offices develop. TPBN1_UKTJ

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