Position: Financial Mis-Selling (FMS) Solicitor

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

About the Role

Our client, a well-established North West-based solicitors’ firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor to join their new litigation team in Manchester. The firm specialises in financial mis-selling and consumer finance claims, assisting clients with PPI, pension transfers, investment mis-selling, car finance (PCP/HP), and other complex financial disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 4+ years PQE and a proven track record in financial mis-selling claims to manage their own caseload, supervise junior fee earners, and play an integral role in the growth of a specialist litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims from instruction to settlement or trial.
• Draft correspondence, letters of claim, particulars of claim, witness statements, and court documents.
• Liaise with clients, financial institutions, experts, and Counsel.
• Conduct legal research and stay up to date with FCA regulations and case law.
• Review complex financial documentation and provide clear, client-focused advice.
• Negotiate settlements and attend court hearings or mediations when required.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and paralegals.
• Maintain accurate records and update case management systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA-related standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 4 years 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.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor junior fee earners.
• Exceptional communication and client-care skills.
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).
• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a strong academic background (LLB or equivalent). Additional financial or compliance qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Role Details

• Full-time, hybrid working.
• Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this role, please apply today.