Commercial Recoveries Litigation Lawyer

Overview

In this role, you will manage an independent portfolio of debt recovery and civil litigation matters within the Insolvency and Recoveries team. You will guide cases from initial instruction through settlement or enforcement and supervise junior colleagues. You will handle both fast-track and multi-track defended claims, advise on interim applications, and pursue enforcement options. You will work across sectors, delivering practical, commercially–focused solutions while meeting strict deadlines. This is a chance to contribute to a respected, national firm with a strong reputation in insolvency and recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent portfolio of debt recovery and civil litigation files from instruction to enforcement or settlement
• Prepare Letters of Claim compliant with relevant pre-action protocols
• Issue County Court proceedings via Money Claims Online and Online Money Claims portals
• Provide supervision to junior team members
• Independently run small and fast-track defended debt claims; assist with intermediate and multi-track defended claims
• Advise on interim applications including strike out and summary judgment
• Undertake enforcement applications (High Court, charging orders, orders for possession/sale, third party debt orders)
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice across sectors (manufacturing, local government, finance, public bodies)
• Negotiate settlements and payment plans, ensure court deadlines are met
• Conduct routine insolvency proceedings; complete MI procedures; achieve targets and comply with policies

Key requirements

• Previous experience as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Motivated and highly-driven
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Desirable: previous experience in a similar role
• Desirable: understanding of money only, return of goods and section 146 claims
• Desirable: construction-related debt claim experience

• Excellent communication skills
• Time management and organisation
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• IT proficiency
• Typing skills
• Knowledge of debt recovery procedures

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