Legal Solicitor in Bradford

Head of Legal Practice and Debt Solicitor with 2 years + PQE. Experience in commercial debt litigation would be highly advantageous. Both roles suit candidates who want to be part of the journey, who know that processes can be more agile, and that cultures can be better, and so want to have a platform to make this happen and to be part of shaping and executing strategy. Both roles are on site, essential in helping to build and shape a positive culture at this stage of growth. However, there is a high degree of flexibility regarding flexible/condensed hours.

Head of Legal Practice

• Lead the delivery of high-quality legal services in commercial debt litigation, acting as the firm’s subject-matter expert in recovering and defending commercial debts through negotiation, mediation, court proceedings, enforcement action and insolvency processes.
• Supervise regulated work in accordance with SRA guidance, including being nominated as the Supervising Solicitor on SRA records, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, risk management and ethical practice.
• Act as the firm’s MLRO, taking the lead in guarding against financial crime.
• Provide specialist advice and representation in commercial debt recovery and disputes, including unpaid invoices and breach of contract claims.
• Implement and maintain a system of supervision of the firm’s legal services that complies with the latest SRA guidance on Supervision.
• Line-manage the Assistant Solicitor(s) and support the development of Paralegals, fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Assess litigation risk and advise on merits, strategy, proportionality and costs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law, legislation and practice to deliver proactive, commercially focused advice.
• Ensure effective procedures and processes are maintained to meet obligations in relation to financial crime issues.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, counsel, expert witnesses, insolvency practitioners and other external stakeholders.
• Provide supervisory assurance by conducting and/or overseeing file reviews and audits of litigation activity.
• Investigate and resolve any legal, regulatory or ethical concerns identified through supervision.
• Report any claims against the firm to the COLP and liaise with PII providers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners on cross-practice matters.
• Demonstrate the firm’s values of integrity, excellence and client service.
• Provide regular management reports to the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualified solicitor of England and Wales, holding a current practising certificate, free of conditions. At least 8 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial litigation and debt recovery, including enforcement. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capability, with experience managing small teams in a legal environment. Strong working knowledge of SRA regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and risk management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and resilience to manage high-pressure litigation, enforcement, and insolvency work. Competent user of Microsoft Office, with experience using legal case management systems. Proven track record of supervising legal teams and/or supporting the day-to-day management of a small practice. Evidence of strong case outcomes, including successful settlements and judgment enforcement.

Debt Solicitor

• Support the Head of Legal practice in delivering high-quality legal services.
• Provide clear, practical advice and representation on commercial debt recovery and related disputes.
• Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Assist the Senior Solicitor with risk and merits assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law, rules and legislation.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, counsel, expert witnesses, insolvency practitioners and other external stakeholders.
• Provide supervisory assurance by conducting and/or overseeing audits and file reviews.
• Uphold the firm’s values of integrity, excellence and client service.

Qualified solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate. At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial litigation and insolvency law. Strong working knowledge of SRA regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and risk management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and resilience to manage high-pressure litigation, enforcement, and insolvency work. Evidence of strong case outcomes, including successful settlements and judgment enforcement.