Lead Service Charge Solicitor
East Midlands | Hybrid | Leadership Opportunity
A specialist property and leasehold practice is seeking a Lead Service Charge Solicitor to join their growing Service Charge and Arrears team. This is a rare opportunity for a solicitor or legal executive with litigation experience to step into a leadership-focused role, managing both your own caseload and supervising a high-performing group of paralegals.
If you enjoy fast-paced litigation, team leadership, and driving performance, this role offers genuine scope to make an impact.
The Role
You will handle your own caseload of service charge debt recovery and property-related litigation matters, while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of paralegals managing volume service charge cases.
Your work will include:
* Running and progressing a busy caseload of service charge arrears and related litigation
* Overseeing case progression across the paralegal team to ensure deadlines, KPIs, and milestones are consistently met
* Stepping into or taking conduct of complex or high-risk cases where needed
* Supervising the drafting of documents, ensuring quality and accuracy
* Conducting monthly 1–1s and supporting the development of junior team members
* Reviewing performance data to identify delays, patterns, or areas for improvement
* Working closely with business support and CRM teams to enhance client service and workflows
* Representing the team confidently in client meetings and contributing to process improvement initiatives
This is a role for someone who enjoys leadership, structure, accountability and commercial performance.
What They’re Looking For
* Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with over 1 year PQE
* Experience in debt recovery, service charge arrears, or civil litigation
* Supervising or mentoring ability (formal management experience is not essential)
* Commercially minded, KPI-driven, resilient, and confident in decision-making
* Excellent organisation, communication, and prioritisation skills
Why This Role Stands Out
* A chance to progress into team leadership early in your career
* Work in a niche property environment with a specialist caseload
* Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to scale
* Collaborative, supportive environment with access to senior leadership
* Hybrid working and a modern, fast-paced culture
* Opportunity to influence systems, workflows, and the future direction of the department
Next Steps
If you’re a solicitor or legal executive with litigation or debt recovery experience and you’re ready for a leadership-focused role with real autonomy and progression, this could be an excellent next step. Please get in touch for a confidential chat.
Email: jisherwood@venngroup.com
Number; 07703832803