Litigation Associate in Manchester

Job description

This job is for a Head of Department for Financial Mis-Selling, a senior leadership role responsible for launching a new legal department.

The role focuses on two specific areas of litigation:

• Business Energy Mis-Selling: Handling cases where energy brokers received secret commissions from suppliers, which inflated client costs.
• Undisclosed Mortgage Commission: Pursuing claims against brokers and lenders for hidden commissions, similar to cases involving mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

The ideal candidate will be a qualified litigator (solicitor or legal executive) with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience in civil litigation, specifically with a background in financial mis-selling or consumer credit.

Key Responsibilities

As the Head of Department, you will:

• Build and Lead the New Department: Establish and manage a new team of lawyers and paralegals.
• Manage Complex Litigation: Oversee all aspects of high-value cases, from developing legal strategy to leading negotiations and handling large-scale group claims.
• Mentor and Supervise: Guide and train junior legal staff, and shape the department's legal precedents and procedures.
• Ensure Compliance: Work with internal teams to maintain robust client onboarding and risk management protocols.

Candidate Requirements

You should have:

• Extensive Experience: A strong background in civil litigation, specifically handling undisclosed commission cases and high-volume claims.
• Leadership Skills: A proven track record of managing legal teams and contributing to business growth.
• Strong Legal Acumen: Excellent skills in drafting legal documents, negotiating, and communicating with clients and other parties.
• Commercial Awareness: The ability to identify strategic opportunities and deliver strong legal outcomes.

What the Role Offers

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a new department with significant autonomy. The firm offers a competitive salary with a performance-based bonus, flexible/hybrid working options, and a ready-made pipeline of potential cases to begin working on immediately.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

13-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English