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:
1. Competitive salary depending on experience and PQE level...