Solicitor (Financial Misselling)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 March 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Financial Mis-selling FCA regulations Legal Advice Drafting Negotiation Advocacy Case Management Client-care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Who are Courmacs?

We are a leading solicitor’s firm based in Blackburn, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Financial Mis-Selling Solicitors to join our new litigation team based in Manchester. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in handling financial mis-selling claims, including PCP, investment mis-selling, PPI, omnibus claims or other complex financial product disputes. You will manage your own caseload, supervise junior team members, and play an integral role in developing the department.

What you'll be doing

  • Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims from pre-action through to settlement or trial.
  • Review complex financial documentation and provide clear legal advice to clients.
  • Draft and review letters of claim, particulars of claim, witness statements, and other court documents.
  • Liaise confidently with clients, financial institutions, experts, and counsel.
  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on FCA regulations and case law developments.
  • Negotiate settlements and attend court hearings or mediations when required.
  • Supervise and support junior fee earners and paralegals within the department.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA-related standards where applicable.

What you'll bring

  • Newly qualified (0-2 PQE) with demonstrable experience in financial mis-selling, professional negligence, or complex consumer litigation.
  • Strong understanding of FCA regulations, financial products, and mis-selling principles.
  • Proven ability to manage a busy caseload and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and client-care skills.
  • Proficiency in using case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).

Benefits & Perks

  • Increasing Holidays
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)
  • Birthday Off Work
  • Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)
  • Company Social Events
  • Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind
  • Milestone Gifts
  • Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service
  • Perkbox Reward Scheme
  • Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools
  • Suggestion Scheme
  • Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented
  • Private Healthcare
  • Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service
  • Life Insurance
  • Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary
  • Well-being Programme
  • Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family
  • On-Site Gym
  • On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff

Job Details

  • Location:
  • Manchester
  • Department:
  • Financial Mis-selling
  • Contract Type:
  • Permanent
  • Working Environment:
  • Hybrid
  • Working Hours:
  • Full-Time

Benefits & Perks

  • Increasing Holidays
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)
  • Birthday Off Work
  • Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)
  • Company Social Events
  • Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind
  • Milestone Gifts
  • Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service
  • Perkbox Reward Scheme
  • Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools
  • Suggestion Scheme
  • Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented
  • Private Healthcare
  • Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service
  • Life Insurance
  • Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary
  • Well-being Programme
  • Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family
  • On-Site Gym
  • On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff
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