At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Financial Litigation Team in debt recovery and enforcement while guiding junior staff.
- Company: Brent Council, committed to values-driven public service and transformation.
- Benefits: Up to 33 days annual leave, excellent pension, hybrid working, and health support.
- Other info: Training available to enhance your skills and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape processes in a dynamic environment and make a real impact on public service.
- Qualifications: Experience in debt recovery, knowledge of civil procedure, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will support the Principal and Chief Lawyer within Brent Council’s Financial Litigation Team, handling debt recovery matters and enforcement.
You will collaborate with multiple client departments, manage caseloads, and guide junior staff to improve outcomes.
The position sits within a broader transformation agenda, offering scope to shape processes and contribute to a values-driven public service.
You will work hybridly, combining remote and on-site duties while engaging with cross-functional teams to resolve disputes and explore settlement options.
- Pay / Benefits
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Excellent pension contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Family-friendly policies
- Health and wellbeing support
- Education sessions and loans (childcare, season tickets)
Responsibilities
- Actively support the management of the department
- Assist the Chief and Principal Lawyer with day-to-day running of the team and supervising junior staff
- Allocate matters to caseworkers based on expertise
- Respond promptly to advice and research requests from client departments
- Request information from client departments and assess case merit
- Take prompt action in the debt recovery process
- Engage in dispute resolution and explore mediation
- Instruct Counsel and costs draftsman as needed
- Manage a caseload of debt recovery matters and defend claims against the council
- Advise client departments and respond to queries on disputed matters
- Use the council’s case management systems efficiently
- Training is available to develop skills
- Key requirements
- Experience in debt recovery matters and enforcement
- Knowledge of civil procedure rules and practice
- Ability to supervise and develop junior staff
- Capacity to allocate cases appropriately and respond to department inquiries
- Proactive, organized and flexible team player
- Strong leadership aptitude and quick case progression
- Ability to use case management systems effectively
- Willingness to engage in mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Organised
- Proactive
- Flexible
- Knowledge of civil procedure rules
- Debt recovery and enforcement knowledge
- Experience with case management systems
Senior Lawyer – Financial Litigation Team employer: Brent Council
Brent Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the community by supporting families and children with complex needs. The collaborative culture within the Early Years Inclusion Support Team ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the well-being of the borough's youngest residents.
