×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Defendant EL​/PL Solicitor

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 0, England, UK
Listing for: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Employment Law
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Defendant EL/PL Solicitor An EL/PL Solicitor/Legal Executive is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 100 law firm based in Manchester. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience. My client is an award winning, international law firm with an enviable reputation in the market. Joining our client's leading team, you will manage a quality caseload of Defendant EL/PL matters from start to completion both pre and post litigated.

You will predominantly be defending EL/PL claims for local authorities, police forces, fire authorities and NHS Trusts. You will be responsible for the day to day running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. The ideal candidate will have proven EL/PL Litigation experience and we are happy to consider both Solicitors & Legal Executives.

We are also happy to consider both Defendant and Claimant Benefits:
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 100 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:
  • Flexible working hours/hybrid working
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
  • Performance related bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
  • Income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Interest free travel loan scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted dental scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
Apply now for immediate consideration.
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary