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:
1. 5+ years’ PQE in civil or commercial Litigation
2. Strong debt recovery and contractual disputes experience
3. Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules across all tracks
4. Experience handling complex litigation matters independently
5. Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach
6. Previous mentoring or supervisory experience
The role will involve:
7. Supervising and auditing the work of more junior case handlers in the department on debt recovery work
8. Managing your own smaller caseload of higher value debt recovery and commercial dispute work.
9. Advising clients on strategy, risk and outcomes
10. Drafting statements of case, applications and witness statements
11. Supporting junior team members and assisting with team performance
12. Working closely with senior leadership on quality and process improvement
What’s On Offer?
13. Salary from £55,000+ DOE
14. 35 hour working week with flexibility considered
15. Clear progression pathways and annual salary reviews
16. Ongoing training, mentoring and career development
17. 27 days’ annual leave plus additional flexible leave options
18. Bonus scheme, pension and enhanced family benefits
19. Health and wellbeing support including gym membership and GP access
20. Multiple additional benefits and rewards
21. Collaborative, modern and high performing working environment