Very Competitive Bonus
Our client is part of a group of companies, providing credit management and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks.
Role Title: Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Senior Fee Earner / Team Lead)
Maidstone office-based.
The postholder will provide day-to-day support and supervision to the team in-office and will also provide oversight and input to matters resourced elsewhere.
*This is a senior, hands-on litigation role for an experienced commercial disputes solicitor who can run a personal caseload with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for supervision, mentoring, and quality control across the team.
commercial debt recovery and wider contractual/commercial disputes;
* insolvency-related litigation;
* opportunity to support and help develop a growing real estate litigation offering.
*Run a personal caseload across commercial debt recovery and wider commercial disputes, from pre-action through to trial/enforcement where applicable.
* Conduct insolvency-linked litigation and strategy, including (where appropriate) statutory demands, winding-up/bankruptcy processes, contested applications, and related enforcement steps.
* Draft, review and settle statements of case, applications, witness statements, and other litigation documents to a consistently high standard.
* Drive procedural compliance and hearing readiness, including disclosure, evidence, schedules, trial bundles, and instructions to counsel.
* Provide clear, commercially focused advice on prospects, strategy, costs risk, settlement options, and enforcement outcomes.
*Team leadership, supervision and quality control*
* Provide day-to-day supervision and mentoring to junior lawyers.
* Maintain effective file oversight and quality control, including review of key pleadings/advice, risk issues, and client communications.
* Contribute to internal know-how, precedents, training, and continuous improvement in litigation processes and standards.
*Client management and stakeholder handling*
* Act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and management of expectations.
* Support the Head of Department with matter planning, resourcing, and escalation of material risks.
*Compliance, governance and operational discipline*
* Maintain excellent file hygiene, time recording (where applicable), and matter management in accordance with SRA obligations and internal policies.
* Ensure appropriate handling of confidentiality, conflicts, AML/CTF considerations (where engaged), data protection requirements, and information security standards.
* Use the firm’s case management and automation tools appropriately to drive consistency and efficiency.
*Proven ability to run litigated matters with minimal supervision, including ownership of strategy, pleadings, evidence, and case management.
* Strong working knowledge of CPR, costs risk, settlement tactics, enforcement options, and litigation project management.
* Experience of insolvency-related litigation and recovery strategy.
* Experience acting for institutional or volume-commercial clients, with disciplined reporting and risk management.
* Exposure to real estate litigation (beneficial but not required).
* Familiarity with Clio and workflow/automation tools (Legl and similar), with a pragmatic approach to legal tech.
*Excellent drafting and advocacy preparation skills; Calm handling of urgent and time-sensitive disputes.
* Clear communication style, suited to senior client and stakeholder management.
* Matters progressed efficiently with strong procedural compliance and clear, recorded decision-making.
* High-quality drafting with minimal rework; Improved capability and confidence of juniors through active supervision and feedback.
* Predictable client service: timely updates, clear advice, and controlled costs risk.
* On-site parking