Solicitor - Litigation

Job Description

Solicitor - up to £70k + up to 20% bonus - hybrid role optional.Our Client is looking for a Solicitor or Barrister with at least 3 years PQE, who specialises in civil and commercial litigation with a good understanding of Civil Procedure Rules.You must love the satisfaction of closing deals, and around 60% of your time would be working with their pricing/investment team support debt purchase and servicing contracts.You will be a highly driven, dynamic individual with an aptitude for balancing a commercial approach with risk mitigation.Ideal candidate will have specially worked within both a banking team (and worked on debt sales or similar) and have legal compliance experience working in a CCA environmentAccountabilities of a Solicitor

• Proactively manage caseloads
• Working towards and driving positive business results
• Conduct advocacy and always work towards the best possible result
• Providing guidance to members of the legal team
• Conduct litigation including issuing claims, obtaining judgments, and enforcing the same
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and other parties as well as preparing and drafting detailed reports, correspondence, advice, and court documents
• Attendance at the client, with counsel, and meetings (onsite/offsite)
• Ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines, quality measures and key performance indicators
• Ensuring compliance with client service level agreements, relevant policies, and procedures as well as FCA/SRA guidance
• Developing and supporting business development initiatives
• Completion of management information
• Achieving targets/KPIs set by your Line Manager
• Ensure efficient file management including adherence to timescales, compliance with precedents, letters, or documents on the case management system
• Communicates risk issues to clients and the Executive team as appropriate
• Keep up to date with all core legal developments relating to debt recovery
• Oversees and produces complex documents, briefs, and affidavits through plain English (verbal and written communication).
• Manages client meetings, sets expectations with clients, and leads negotiations with minimal guidance as and when required

What experience do you need

• Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE experience working in a renowned firm
• Strong desire to work in this area of law with some experience
• Desire to work in a small team environment
• Desire to contribute to the growth and development of a dynamic team
• Ability to form and execute case planning and strategies
• Good research skills
• Attention to detail
• Keen analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent IT skills / confidence using legal software and case management (in a paperless office)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Excellent client relationship and management skills

Knowledge and Skills and behaviours

• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically
• Proactive
• Excellent attention to detail

What we can offer you

• 25days holiday allowance + 8 paid Bank Holidays
• Free fruit + tea + coffee machine
• Annual bonus scheme (achieve up to 20% of your gross annual salary through a performance-based bonus)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events
• Career progression opportunities