Solicitor - Complex Litigation

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working available.

As our Complex Litigation Solicitor, you'll be right at the centre of the action - supervising a team of skilled Paralegals and making sure they have the support, training, and confidence to deliver their best work. You'll be the go-to expert for tricky cases and big-picture questions, not just for your team but across the business. That means working closely with clients, offering practical advice on everything from complaints to complex legal matters, and getting involved in due diligence and onboarding new work when needed.

Day to day, you'll keep a close eye on caseloads and outcomes, stepping in quickly if something needs attention. Risk management is a big part of what you do - you'll make sure any issues are handled within tolerance levels so both we and our clients are protected. You'll also review and proofread key documents like witness statements and pleadings, while coaching your team on drafting and essential legal skills. And when operational projects come up, you'll be ready to lead or support them.

Commercial awareness is key - you'll manage budgets, anticipate costs, and keep everything on track financially. You'll also spend time coaching for success, especially with probationary or underperforming staff, and help create tailored development plans to support career progression. On top of that, you'll make sure processes and procedures are followed, audit caseloads for compliance, and keep cases moving proactively for the best possible outcomes. And because we're always looking to improve, we'll welcome your ideas for making things more efficient and effective.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX - holding the necessary professional qualification to practice law.
• Extensive litigation experience - ideally in contested litigation, debt recovery, audit, supervision, and managing your own caseload.
• Proven team management skills - with clear evidence of successfully leading and developing a team.
• Strong commercial awareness - with the ability to apply sound commercial judgement in decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) - ensuring compliance and effective case management.
• Excellent advocacy skills - confident and capable of representing cases effectively in court or other legal settings.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement - don't worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll get:

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact.
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that's extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds - collaboration and focus.
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more - giving you more time for what matters most.
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks - like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.

So, who are we? We're Overdales Legal. Regulated by the SRA, we're one of the largest providers of specialist debt Litigation services in the UK. We're a proud member of Lowell Group. We're on a mission to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK, (we're proud to be on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the second year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great. We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge. Join us and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector.

Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us? At Lowell, we're committed to helping you grow - both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we'd love to hear from you.

Our strength lies in our people, and we're proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed. Apply today and be the difference in how we manage complex cases.

If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who'll be more than happy to support you.