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EL​/PL Solicitor

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: William James Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Litigation, Lawyer, Employment Law
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Senior Recruitment Consultant providing exceptional litigation candidates to top law firms at William James Recruitment

EL/PL Large Loss Solicitor | NQ - 2 PQE | Manchester | Up to £45K Salary

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a highly regarded team specialising in catastrophic injury and large loss cases. The team advises major insurers and corporate clients across a wide range of matters including complex workplace injuries, public liability claims, road traffic accidents, group litigation, and high-profile public inquiries.

The successful candidate will run their own caseload and assist senior solicitors and partners with high-value, complex matters. Work will include employers’ liability and public liability claims, multi-track and fast-track cases, and large-scale litigation. You will also gain exposure to drafting pleadings, liability strategies, client reporting, witness statements, instructions to counsel, negotiations, ADR, and trial preparation. This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative team with access to high-quality work and genuine career development.

The

Candidate
  • Solicitor with 0–2 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Previous experience in defendant personal injury litigation, ideally EL/PL and large loss
  • Strong technical ability and attention to detail
  • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for professional growth and business development
  • Able to manage own caseload while assisting on larger matters
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
The Benefits and

How to Apply
  • Up to £45K salary (depending on experience)
  • 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell
  • Generous company pension
  • Full benefits package

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact:
Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial:

Email: dawn.everto

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal, Sales, and Administrative
Industries
  • Law Practice, Legal Services, and Staffing and Recruiting

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