Complex Litigation Solicitor – Lowell (Thorpe Park, Leeds). Hybrid working available.
As our Complex Litigation Solicitor, you’ll be right at the centre of the action—supervising a team of skilled Paralegals and providing support, training and confidence for their best work. You’ll be the go‑to expert for tricky cases and big‑picture questions, working closely with clients, offering practical advice on complaints to complex legal matters, and getting involved in due diligence and onboarding new work when needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing caseloads and outcomes, stepping in quickly when needed.
* Risk management to ensure issues are handled within tolerance levels to protect the firm and clients.
* Reviewing and proofreading key documents such as witness statements and pleadings, and coaching the team on drafting and essential legal skills.
* Leading or supporting operational projects as they arise.
* Commercial awareness: managing budgets, anticipating costs, keeping financials on track.
* Coaching staff for success, especially probationary or underperforming employees, and creating tailored development plans.
* Ensuring processes and procedures are followed, auditing caseloads for compliance, keeping cases moving proactively.
* Contributing ideas for improving efficiency and effectiveness.
What We Are Looking For
* Qualified Solicitor or CILEX – holding the necessary professional qualification to practice law.
* Extensive litigation experience – ideally in contested litigation, debt recovery, audit, supervision, and managing your own caseload.
* Proven team management skills with evidence of leading and developing a team.
* Strong commercial awareness, applying commercial judgment in decision‑making.
* In‑depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) for compliance and effective case management.
* Excellent advocacy skills – representing cases effectively in court or other legal settings.
What You’ll Get
* A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact.
* 3% flexible benefits you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
* Hybrid working for the best of both worlds—collaboration and focus.
* Free onsite parking.
* Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more.
* Life assurance for peace of mind.
* A culture that celebrates you and supports wellbeing—recognition awards, on‑site gym, wellbeing initiatives.
* Encouragement to be authentic at work by joining employee networks such as Rise, Proud, Culture, or Spark.
About Lowell
We’re Overdales Legal, regulated by the SRA and a proud member of the Lowell Group. Our mission is to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from various sectors and help customers pay off Lowell debt affordably. The company has been recognized on the Sunday Times “Best Places to Work” list.
Ready to Join Us?
At Lowell, we’re committed to helping you grow and thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity—culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability—if you’re passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and be the difference in how we manage complex cases.
If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team.
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