Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Manchester)

The Role:�Qualified Solicitor (c.2+ PQE) opportunity to join one of the largest and respected Commercial Litigation teams in Manchester. You will handle cases involving:

• Pre- and post-publication advice


• Crisis reputation management (defamation, privacy, online reviews)


• Media scrutiny and regulatory investigations


• Urgent injunctive relief


• Defamation and malicious falsehood claims


• Confidential information protection (NDAs, licensing, breach of confidence)


• Harassment and cyber security


• Data protection compliance and breach responses

Role Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of litigation, especially in defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, UK GDPR, and harassment


• County and High Court litigation experience


• Effective time management, billing, and cost recovery


• Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules


• Ability to refer to the Head of Department when necessary


• Legal updates and blog contributions

Desirable Skills:

• Defamation, privacy, GDPR, breach of confidence, and harassment experience


• Experience with injunctive relief and pre-publication advice


• Team player with business development skills


• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and Media List requirements

On offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience and PQE level


• Minimum 25 days' annual leave (increases with service) + office closure at Christmas


• Early finish one Friday a month


• Two days for charitable work annually


• Sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events


• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders


• Annual promotions process open to all staff

If you are currently working as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor and would like further information, apply online for immediate consideration.