Solicitor in Leeds

We welcome applications from candidates with more extensive experience and will review salary accordingly. Looking for a solicitor role that feels different from traditional practice? If you are a qualified solicitor who enjoys litigation but wants a faster‑paced, more commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to broaden your career with BW Legal, one of the UK’s largest debt recovery law firms. Previous debt recovery experience is not essential.

We are looking for strong legal judgement, confidence with litigation procedure and the appetite to learn a specialist area, with full in‑house training and support from experienced litigators. The role would suit a solicitor with strong contentious experience, or someone from another legal background, who wants to apply their skills in a high‑volume, client‑focused and commercially driven setting. We welcome applicants from financial services, insolvency, personal injury, medical negligence, banking, commercial litigation, conveyancing or other practice areas where they have built strong judgement, drafting skills and confidence managing legal risk.

Why This Role?

If you are looking for a role that gives you the chance to use your solicitor experience in a different way, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking legal business where training, support and progression are taken seriously. You will be encouraged to broaden your litigation experience, develop specialist expertise in debt recovery and dispute resolution, and play an important part in a growing team where your contribution will be recognised, valued and supported.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the team: supervise, mentor and support junior solicitors, paralegals and litigation support staff.
• Managing legal work: draft high‑quality legal documentation, including statements of case, applications, witness statements and technical correspondence.
• Providing technical guidance: act as a trusted senior point of escalation on more complex or higher‑risk matters.
• Contributing to leadership: work collaboratively with other Senior Solicitors to support the Head of Department on workflow, quality standards and team performance.
• Improving how we work: share ideas to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance litigation outcomes.
• Building client relationships: provide clear, commercially focused advice and maintain regular communication with clients.

Is This You?

You may already be working in litigation, or you may be a solicitor from another practice area who is ready for a fresh challenge in a faster‑paced company environment. Debt recovery experience would be helpful, but it is not essential. If you have sound legal judgement, strong drafting skills and a willingness to learn, we will provide the training and support you need to succeed. What matters most is your judgement, your approach to problem‑solving and your ability to work collaboratively with others.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE, ideally with experience of litigation, dispute resolution, regulated work or client‑facing legal advice.
• Strong legal reasoning, procedural awareness and the confidence to develop expertise in a specialist area of litigation with full in‑house training.
• A pragmatic, solution‑focused approach, with the ability to give practical advice and support positive outcomes for clients.
• A collaborative, resilient and proactive style, with an interest in supporting others and contributing to a senior leadership layer within the team.

What We Can Offer You

At BW Legal, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Gold accredited Investors in People employer and Platinum accredited Investors in Wellbeing organisation, we are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe to belong. Delivering an outstanding colleague experience is a core part of our culture, and we are committed to supporting you to thrive professionally and personally.

Learning, Development & Career Progression

We provide ongoing, training delivered by experienced colleagues through our in‑house Learning and Development team. Support is available throughout your BW Legal career journey and includes:

• Continued professional development and technical training
• Mentoring and coaching from senior colleagues
• Study support and funding for professional qualifications
• Paid time to learn during working hours

This role also offers scope to broaden responsibility and leadership impact over time, supported by clear progression pathways and annual salary reviews.

Rewarding Your Commitment and Success

We believe that when life feels balanced, work feels better. Our Balance Within wellbeing strategy takes a holistic approach to colleague support, offering a comprehensive benefits package worth over 10,000 in your first year.

Time Off & Flexibility

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus a flexible holiday policy (buy, sell and use some leave by the hour)
• Paid leave on your birthday, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (when falling on a weekday)
• Additional annual leave for length of service (1 extra day after your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Business casual dress code

Financial Wellbeing & Security

• Monthly and quarterly Be Here Living Our Values bonus (tax and NI free), worth up to 828 in your first year, increasing to a maximum of 4,194 by year six
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service cover worth six times your annual salary
• Income protection (75% of salary for up to two years, subject to eligibility)
• Discounted shopping through My Staff Shop (average savings over 1,000 per year)
• Travel support including free parking, discounted bus travel and secure cycle storage
• Preferential savings and loan rates through Money4U (Leeds Credit Union)
• Exclusive British Gas discounted energy tariff
• 10% discount on personal legal services via Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors

Health & Wellbeing Support

• Free local gym membership or discounted access to over 3,600 gyms nationwide
• On site GP clinics (fortnightly) and 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Discounted on site physiotherapy and injury prevention support
• Health cashback plan covering up to 3,700 per year (dental, optical, prescriptions and wellbeing treatments)
• Discounted dentistry plans and treatments
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including up to 8 free counselling sessions
• Early intervention support to help colleagues stay in or return to work
• Dedicated wellbeing, learning and menopause ambassadors across the business

Connection & Culture

• Regular colleague events – from quizzes and bowling to social gatherings and parties
• Charity fundraising initiatives supporting local causes
• A collaborative, respectful and values driven culture where people genuinely support one another

BW Legal is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential in a welcoming, high performing environment. Join us and be part of our continued success. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@bwlegal.co.uk.