Solicitor (Financial Misselling)
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Solicitor (Financial Misselling)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor to join their new litigation team in Manchester. This is a hybrid, full-time permanent role for a newly qualified (0-2 PQE) solicitor with experience in financial mis-selling or complex consumer litigation.
- Location: Manchester
- Work Type: Hybrid
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Experience Level: Entry-level (0-2 PQE)
- Category: Legal
Who are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
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
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Company social events (Summer & Christmas Parties)
- Milestone gifts at 5, 10, 15, 20 years
- Perkbox reward scheme
- Suggestion scheme (£200 per implemented idea)
- Private healthcare plan & digital GP after first year
- Life insurance (death in service: 3x salary)
- Well-being programme & counselling support
- On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions
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