Your Company:NET Recruit has partnered with a well-established, forward-thinking professional services organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal and recovery solutions. As the business continues to strengthen its operational capability, an excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join the team, supporting the day-to-day leadership of a busy Debt Recovery function while maintaining an active caseload.Your Role and Responsibilities:While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:
* Supporting the Head of Department with the daily management of the Debt Recovery team, ensuring consistent delivery and strong results
* Supervising Debt Recovery Agents and Paralegals, providing guidance, oversight and direction on live matters
* Conducting and authorising litigation within the Debt Recovery function, ensuring matters progress efficiently and compliantly
* Delivering training, coaching and development to team members to improve capability and performance
* Holding structured monthly one-to-ones to support engagement, performance and progression
* Driving client conversion through strong communication, service delivery and commercial awareness
* Commencing and progressing matters in line with relevant Pre-Action Protocol requirements
* Negotiating, setting up and monitoring payment arrangements, escalating risks where necessary
* Carrying out residency checks and associated searches, assessing debtor circumstances and ability to pay
* Issuing and progressing Part 7 and Part 8 proceedings, including preparing and filing applications as required
* Preparing schedules, witness documentation and other court materials, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Liaising with enforcement providers, including High Court Enforcement, to support recovery outcomes
* Working collaboratively with internal legal and operational teams to ensure joined-up service delivery and effective handovers
* Ensuring compliance with information security requirements, maintaining confidentiality and secure use of systems and documentation
* Supporting wider departmental priorities and completing ad hoc responsibilities aligned to the seniority and scope of the role
What You Will Need To Apply:
* 1–3 years PQE (admitted in England)
* Strong litigation knowledge with demonstrable experience in managing contentious recovery matters
* Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols
* A minimum of 12 months’ hands-on debt recovery experience
* Proven ability to coach, develop and support others in a team environment
* Comfortable working to deadlines, targets and performance objectives within a fast-paced function
* Able to support clear communication of team priorities, commercial drivers and departmental direction
* Confident contributing to change and continuous improvement, with a flexible and solutions-focused approach
* Strong analytical and decision-making ability, capable of resolving issues through critical thinking and sound judgement
What You Will Get In Return:This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious litigation professional who enjoys combining hands-on case management with team leadership, driving performance and improving recovery outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, maintaining high standards of compliance and contributing to strong client conversion and debt recovery results.In return, the organisation will offer a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and benefits package (dependent on experience), alongside the opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing environment with genuine scope to develop your leadership profile and build a long-term career within a growing and commercially focused business.If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more information, please reach out to:Lynsey Franklin - Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: E: