At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the legal function and drive commercial outcomes in insolvency litigation.
- Company: Ryland Bell, a specialist firm with over 75 years of experience in debt recovery.
- Benefits: Autonomy in case management and a financial stake in your results.
- Other info: Join a fully-funded investment business with a strong portfolio and expert leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with significant growth potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in insolvency litigation and a commercial mindset.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Company Description Ryland Bell is a specialist commercial and legal insolvency firm with more than 75 years of combined experience in recovering complex business debts.
The team uses innovative techniques and tailored legal processes to reclaim assets and funds that are often considered unrecoverable.
Ryland Bell delivers immediate financial benefits and relief to corporate clients affected by insolvency events.
The firm has a strong track record of providing value to creditor victims of corporate insolvencies and is committed to achieving practical, results‑oriented outcomes.
Role Description A rare opportunity for a commercially‑minded insolvency litigator to step out of private practice, or to move from another in‑house role, and lead the legal engine of a fully‑funded investment business – with the autonomy to run cases your way and a genuine financial stake in the results you drive.
About Ryland Bell Ryland Bell is a specialist insolvency and company‑law claims business based in Birmingham.
We are a fully‑funded investment boutique with a significant and growing live portfolio – currently c.£30m+ in claims face value across several dozens of live cases.
Our model is straightforward and powerful: we take a pragmatic, commercial approach to acquiring and funding claims from creditors and insolvency practitioners across a wide variety of corporate misfeasance situations – from anti‑phoenix claims through to wider breaches of director duty.
We bear the litigation risk, and we win when we recover.
One of our principals is a highly experienced insolvency solicitor with deep, market‑leading expertise in precisely the type of contentious work we pursue.
The successful candidate will work directly alongside that expertise while owning the day‑to‑day legal function and, crucially, the commercial outcome of our portfolio.
The role This is a leadership position, not merely a case‑handling one.
As Head of Legal
Head of Legal employer: Ryland Bell
Ryland Bell is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for legal professionals to lead in a dynamic investment business environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and autonomy, the firm provides competitive salaries, performance-linked bonuses, and a profit-sharing model that aligns your success with the company's achievements. The collaborative work culture in Birmingham fosters innovation and allows you to make a tangible impact on the recovery of complex business debts while enjoying flexible working arrangements.
