Job Description
Debt Recovery Solicitor – Salary Negotiable
A great opportunity has come up to join a respected and forward‑thinking law firm known for its commercial debt recovery work.
The firm has a strong reputation for practical advice, reliability, and excellent client care, with a tier 1 team acting for a wide mix of clients on pre‑legal recoveries, enforcement, and contentious debt matters.
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced Debt Recovery Solicitor to strengthen its established team. Working alongside senior lawyers, you’ll manage your own caseload, support junior colleagues when needed, and play a part in the ongoing development of the department.
This role will suit a confident litigator or debt recovery specialist who enjoys taking ownership, dealing directly with clients, and maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
The Candidate
* Solicitor with at least 3+ years’ commercial debt recovery experience
* Solid understanding of pre‑legal recoveries, letters before action, issuing/defending claims, and enforcement
* Comfortable running your own caseload from start to finish
* Able to prioritise effectively and work both independently and within a team
* Strong communication skills and a genuinely client‑focused approach
* Happy to take part in light business development and relationship‑building
* Positive, solutions‑focused, and thorough in your work
The Benefits
* Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
* Bonus scheme (s)
* Hybrid/agile working
* 25+ days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (depending on starting level)
* Income protection
* Health cash plan
* Death in Service
* Free parking
* Supportive, modern working environment
Apply in the strictest confidence online or by phone — no CV required for an initial conversation
Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665
Mobile: 07495 117 132
Email: thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com