Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join my client’s team on a remote basis. My client is a fast growing UK-based business lender supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with short-term funding solutions. We are known for our commercially focused approach to credit, recoveries, and enforcement, and operate with a lean, highly effective in-house legal function. The role of the In-House Litigation Lawyer will be to oversee day-to-day legal matters across debt recovery, litigation, and insolvency. This is a dynamic role with real influence, suitable for someone looking to step away from traditional high-volume legal practice and into a commercially strategic position. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for managing the company’s litigation and enforcement caseload, with a particular focus on contractual debt claims, statutory demands, insolvency proceedings, and post-judgment enforcement.
Responsibilities
* Manage the full lifecycle of litigation and enforcement matters
* Draft and issue statutory demands, County Court claims, and relevant applications (e.g. N244, N379)
* Oversee insolvency proceedings including bankruptcy and winding-up petitions
* Prepare and review witness statements, consent orders, settlement proposals, and evidence bundles
* Liaise with courts, enforcement officers, defendants, solicitors, and agents
* Delegate and review legal casework carried out by internal paralegals
* Monitor and maintain accurate records of all legal actions and outcomes
* Provide legal guidance to internal teams on debt recovery strategy and compliance
* Contribute to the development of internal legal templates, workflows, and procedures
Requirements
* 1-4 years' post-qualification experience in civil litigation or debt recovery
* Solid understanding of County Court claims, enforcement, and CPR requirements
* Familiarity with insolvency procedures, including bankruptcy and corporate winding-up
* Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail
* Confident in supervising and reviewing the work of paralegals and junior legal staff
* Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills
* Ability to work autonomously and contribute strategically within a small team
Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Annual performance-based bonus scheme
* Commission incentives
* Flexible remote/hybrid working
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful influence on business processes
* Structured career progression into a Legal Counsel or Head of Legal role
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
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