Senior Solicitor – Head of Commercial Law (UK) | London | Full Time, Permanent | Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | £70,000 – £90,000 DOE + Bonus + Equity Options
Our client provides high-quality legal consultancy, built on strategic thinking, creative solutions, and proven results. With international experience and strong expertise in commercial law, they advise on corporate & finance, disputes, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
They are seeking a highly skilled and commercially driven Senior Solicitor to lead legal strategy and delivery on high-volume financial mis-selling claims, with a specific focus on upcoming car finance mis-selling litigation. The role involves managing multi-claimant actions from pre-litigation review through to resolution, ensuring regulatory compliance, strong claimant engagement, and successful litigation outcomes.
Are you the right person for the job?
Our client is looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Senior Solicitor who:
• Is a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 8 years PQE (10+ years preferred)
• Has significant experience in the practice of commercial law, and commercial litigation.
• Has experience with financial mis-selling litigation (e.g. PPI, payday loans, packaged bank accounts, or motor finance)
• Understands consumer finance law and regulatory compliance (SRA and FCA)
• Brings strong drafting, litigation, and leadership skills
• Is vibrant, professional, and comfortable working in a paperless system
What will your role look like?
• Manage the Commercial Law Department
• Lead the development and delivery of a legal framework for car finance mis-selling collective claims, including Hire Purchase (HP) and Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreements
• Oversee and manage large-scale claimant cohorts, ensuring alignment across legal theory, case preparation, and evidential review
• Draft key legal documentation, including Letters of Claim, Particulars of Claim, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel
• Coordinate closely with claims acquisition, call centre, and screening teams to ensure only viable, compliant claims are progressed
• Work in partnership with regulated solicitor firms and legal counsel to pursue litigation under appropriate mechanisms (e.g., test cases, consolidated actions)
• Interface with funders, ATE insurers, and external Counsel to secure support and resource litigation properly
• Maintain regulatory compliance with SRA and FCA expectations around financial promotions, client onboarding, and claimant communication
• Provide legal oversight on all client materials, disclaimers, and contracts
• Supervise paralegals, litigation assistants, and case handlers within the mis-selling team
• Identify and assess future mis-selling opportunities (e.g., GAP insurance, warranty products, finance commission models)
What can you expect in return?
• Competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 DOE
• Performance bonus and equity options (where applicable)
• 28 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Office-based for the first 3 months, with the option for hybrid working after probation
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