At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise junior solicitors and manage a complex caseload in debt recovery.
- Company: Leading litigation practice with a focus on team performance and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and extensive career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave and health support including gym membership.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a growing department.
- Qualifications: 4+ years PQE with strong analytical skills and supervisory experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 62500 £ per year.
A leading litigation practice is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its Leeds office as part of a senior solicitor leadership group. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with proven experience working in a process driven environment to take on a broader supervisory role supporting team performance, technical excellence and departmental growth, while managing a smaller complex caseload. The role focuses on debt recovery work but prior experience in this is not a necessity. Our client is looking for solicitors with good analytical skills who are interested in supervising and driving team performance.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
- 4+ years PQE.
- Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach.
- Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.
- Willingness to train and develop as a specialist debt recovery solicitor.
The role will involve:
- Supervising and auditing the work of more junior case handlers in the department on debt recovery work.
- Managing your own smaller caseload of higher value debt recovery and commercial dispute work.
- Advising clients on strategy, risk and outcomes.
- Drafting statements of case, applications and witness statements.
- Supporting junior team members and assisting with team performance.
- Working closely with senior leadership on quality and process improvement.
What’s On Offer?
- Salary from £50,000+ DOE.
- 35 hour working week with flexibility considered.
- Clear progression pathways and annual salary reviews.
- Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.
- 27 days’ annual leave plus additional flexible leave options.
- Bonus scheme, pension and enhanced family benefits.
- Health and wellbeing support including gym membership and GP access.
- Collaborative, modern and high performing working environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative litigation team offering genuine progression and the chance to play a key role within a growing department. Apply with an up to date CV.
Solicitor (Retrain Opportunity) in Leeds employer: Anakin Seal Legal
Join a leading litigation practice in Leeds that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. With a focus on mentorship and clear progression pathways, this role not only provides competitive salary and benefits but also the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
