HD Law is a fast-growing legal business based in Spinningfields, Manchester, that is rapidly becoming one of the most ambitious and talked-about firms in the consumer litigation sector. As part of our continued expansion, we're looking for an experienced Senior Litigation Solicitor to join our growing legal team.
This is a senior position for an experienced solicitor who wants more than a traditional private practice caseload. You'll be joining a commercially ambitious, high-growth environment where legal judgement, risk assessment, technical quality and operational discipline matter every day.
Working closely with senior legal leadership, you'll take on real responsibility and play a key role in how complex litigation work is assessed, managed and progressed at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing complex legal issues and assessing overall case quality
- Advising on risk and supporting strategic decision-making across the legal team
- Maintaining high standards and operational discipline across a growing legal operation
- Executing high-level drafting, case analysis, and legal reviews
- Ensuring full compliance with SRA obligations and regulated legal practice
- Managing complexity and understanding how litigation quality affects client outcomes and financial performance
- Providing senior-level influence over how litigation work is delivered and progressed
- Working closely with senior legal leadership and partners to drive business goals
- Challenging risk where required and maintaining accountability for legal decisions
Skills And Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
- Ideally 5+ years PQE with extensive litigation experience
- Excellent drafting, analysis, and legal review skills
- Sound judgement and the confidence to make clear, authoritative legal decisions
- Strong understanding of SRA obligations and professional standards
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
- Commercial awareness and the confidence to assess risk properly
- A structured, accountable, and detail-focused approach
- Professional discipline and the appetite to operate in a senior role with genuine influence
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary of £70,000 to £90,000+ (depending on experience)
- Senior role in a fast-scaling legal business with genuine influence
- Direct access to senior legal leadership and partners
- Modern office facilities in Spinningfields, Manchester
- Opportunities to broaden your remit as the business continues to grow
- High-quality litigation work in a commercially ambitious environment
- Clear platform for career progression and professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request)
