Solicitor
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
- 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
- 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
- Multiple additional benefits and rewards
- Collaborative, modern and high performing working environment
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.
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