Senior Advocate Solicitor/Barrister

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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Manchester, Greater Manchester

Posted 1 day ago

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About the role

Job Description

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Your new company

You will be joining a leading professional services organisation specialising in legal and claims solutions for the insurance sector. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, technology-driven legal services to a broad client base including insurers, corporates and public sector bodies.

With continued investment and growth in its in-house advocacy offering, the organisation is now seeking a senior advocate to play a key role in both technical delivery and team leadership.

Your new role

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to take on complex, high-value litigation work while also shaping the direction of a growing advocacy team.

You will operate independently, without supervision, undertaking the most technically demanding advocacy, advisory and drafting work. In addition, you will play a significant role in mentoring junior lawyers, supporting team development and contributing to client strategy and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

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Handle a broad range of complex advocacy matters, including: multi-track trials and high-value hearings, complex interlocutory applications and CCMCs, JSMs, sanctions, recoveries and specialist proceedings.

Draft and settle high-value and complex pleadings

Provide strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders and clients

Travel to North West courts.

Develop and maintain at least one recognised niche specialism

Act as a key technical resource across core practice areas

Supervise and mentor junior advocates

Assist with, or lead, the management of sub-teams

Deliver training and legal updates across the wider business

Build strong relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders

Contribute to product development and client-facing initiatives

Support the growth and market profile of the in-house advocacy team

What you'll need to succeed

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Qualified Barrister (practising certificate) or Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience

7+ years' PQE or call

Proven track record as an advocate across multiple disciplines

Strong experience in at least three of the following: insurance fraud, personal injury (EL/PL), large loss, costs or professional negligence

Demonstrable technical excellence and ability to handle complex litigation independently

Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

Strong xwzovoh commercial awareness and client-facing capability

Established reputation as a trusted advisor internally and externally

What you'll get in return

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Highly competitive salary and incentive scheme

25 days' holiday with buy/sell options

Private medical insurance (family cover)

Health cash plan and 24/7 GP access

Income protection and life assurance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Flexible benefits including cycle to work, tech and gym schemes

Clear senior progression pathway and leadership opportunities

A platform to build a recognised specialist practice and profile

What you need to do now

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