Solicitor

Solicitor – Retrain Opportunity

Leeds | 4+ PQE | £50,000+ DOE

Role Overview

A leading litigation practice is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its Leeds office as part of a senior solicitor leadership group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with proven experience working in a process driven environment to take on a broader supervisory role supporting team performance, technical excellence and departmental growth, while managing a smaller complex caseload. The role focusses on debt recovery work but prior experience in this is not a necessity. Our client is looking for solicitors with good analytical skills who are interested in supervising and driving team performance.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

You will have:

• 4+ years PQE.
• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience
• Willingness to train and develop as a specialist debt recovery solicitor

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 £50,000+ 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

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative litigation team offering genuine progression and the chance to play a key role within a growing department. Apply with an up to date CV.