In-House Litigation Solicitor / CILEX Practitioner (5+ PQE)About the RoleOur client is seeking an experienced In-House Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner to join its established legal team, providing practical and commercially focused legal support across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a civil litigator with 5+ years' PQE who is looking to move into, or further develop their career within, an in-house legal environment. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on debt recovery and monetary claims, while working closely with internal stakeholders across the business.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload, provide pragmatic legal advice and play an important role in supporting the organisation's wider operational objectives.
The role offers hybrid working, with 1–2 days per week office-based, and can be based in either Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire.
Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a varied in-house caseload of civil litigation matters, including pursued and defended claimsAssessing evidence, prioritising claims and determining appropriate routes to settlement or judgmentDeveloping and reviewing case strategies in line with relevant regulatory and statutory requirementsRepresenting the organisation at court hearings where requiredProviding practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on debt recovery processes and policyWorking closely with operational teams to support effective debt recovery activityEnsuring cases are progressed efficiently and in accordance with court deadlines and proceduresManaging competing priorities and providing timely, commercially focused legal adviceBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisationSupporting knowledge sharing and team development where requiredAbout YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience as a qualified Solicitor or CILEX PractitionerStrong civil litigation experience, particularly in debt recovery and monetary claimsGood knowledge of County Court proceedings and the Civil Procedure RulesExperience managing a caseload independently and working to deadlinesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills, including confidence in handling difficult conversationsStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsA pragmatic and commercial approach to legal adviceThe ability to work effectively as part of an in-house legal teamGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePointAdvocacy and supervision experience would be advantageousExperience working within a regulated environment would be beneficialA full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageousWhat's on OfferOpportunity to join an established in-house legal teamInteresting and varied litigation caseloadOpportunity to develop specialist expertise in debt recovery within a regulated environmentClose involvement with operational and commercial stakeholdersHybrid and flexible working arrangementsCompetitive salary dependent on skills and experience26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceEnhanced employer pension contributionsPrivate healthcareLife assuranceAnnual bonusAdditional wellbeing and employee support benefitsLifestyle discounts and savingsThis role would suit an experienced Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner looking to develop their career in-house, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, work closely with internal stakeholders and provide practical legal advice within a large and regulated organisation.
Please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment for a confidential discussion and further information about this opportunity.
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Litigation Solicitor in Cambridge employer: Eclectic Recruitment
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