Are you a tenacious and client-focused legal professional with a passion for commercial litigation and debt recovery? A leading regional law firm – known for its people-first culture – is looking for a Debt Recovery Fee Earner to join its established team. Based in Bury, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well-regarded legal 500 practice, offering hands-on responsibility, varied work, and real career development opportunities. The Role In this role, you’ll manage a broad range of debt recovery matters from initial instruction to successful conclusion and have the chance to further your development by working closely with a highly experienced senior team. You'll act for a diverse client base including SMEs, professional services firms, sole traders, and larger corporate clients. You will: * Handle a varied caseload of debt recovery matters, including issuing proceedings, obtaining judgments, and pursuing enforcement actions such as winding-up petitions * Provide strategic advice tailored to clients’ commercial and legal needs * Draft correspondence, court documents, and legal notices in line with current law and best practice * Liaise with clients’ internal teams to ensure a joined-up and outcome-driven approach * Represent and negotiate robustly on behalf of clients when necessary * Supervise and support junior legal staff, helping to guide their development * Build strong relationships with existing and potential clients, referrers, and stakeholders * Actively contribute to business development efforts and help grow the firm’s commercial client base * Meet time recording and billing targets, while ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory obligations What We’re Looking For * A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal with demonstrable experience in debt recovery. In short, if you are a fee earler, we want to speak to you. * Solid understanding of the debt recovery process, from pre-action through to enforcement * Strong commercial awareness and the ability to tailor legal advice to suit business needs * Excellent negotiation, drafting, and client care skills * Experience with SME and corporate clients preferred * A proactive team player with a keen interest in professional development and contributing to firm-wide success Why Apply? * Join a Legal 500-recognised firm with a reputation for excellence * Work in a dynamic, high-performing team with a supportive and collaborative culture * Benefit from hybrid working, ongoing training, and real opportunities for progression * Engage in varied and high-quality work across a wide range of sectors * Be part of a firm that values integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction