Solicitor

Senior Solicitor – Civil & Commercial Litigation (Debt Recovery)

Role Overview

A leading litigation practice is seeking an experienced Civil or Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its Leeds office as part of a senior solicitor leadership group. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator with strong debt recovery experience to take on a broader supervisory role supporting team performance, technical excellence and departmental growth, while managing a smaller complex caseload.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

You will have:

• 5+ years’ PQE in civil or commercial Litigation
• Strong debt recovery and contractual disputes experience
• Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules across all tracks
• Experience handling complex litigation matters independently
• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience

The role will involve

• Supervising and auditing the work of more junior case handlers in the department on debt recovery work
• Managing your own smaller caseload of higher value debt recovery and commercial dispute work.
• Advising clients on strategy, risk and outcomes
• Drafting statements of case, applications and witness statements
• Supporting junior team members and assisting with team performance
• Working closely with senior leadership on quality and process improvement

What’s On Offer?

• Salary from £55,000+ DOE
• 35 hour working week with flexibility considered
• Clear progression pathways and annual salary reviews
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development
• 27 days’ annual leave plus additional flexible leave options
• Bonus scheme, pension and enhanced family benefits
• Health and wellbeing support including gym membership and GP access
• Collaborative, modern and high performing working environment