Solicitor - Litigation - Manchester, United Kingdom - Debt and Credit Solutions Ltd

Debt and Credit Solutions Ltd
Debt and Credit Solutions Ltd
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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Solicitor - up to £70k + up to 20% bonus - hybrid role optional.


Our Client is looking for a Solicitor or Barrister with at least 3 years PQE, who specialises in civil and commercial litigation with a good understanding of Civil Procedure Rules.


You must love the satisfaction of closing deals, and around 60% of your time would be working with their pricing/investment team support debt purchase and servicing contracts.

You will be a highly driven, dynamic individual with an aptitude for balancing a commercial approach with risk mitigation.


Accountabilities of a Solicitor

  • Proactively manage caseloads
  • Working towards and driving positive business results
  • Conduct advocacy and always work towards the best possible result
  • Providing guidance to members of the legal team
  • Conduct litigation including issuing claims, obtaining judgments, and enforcing the same
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, and other parties as well as preparing and drafting detailed reports, correspondence, advice, and court documents
  • Attendance at the client, with counsel, and meetings (onsite/offsite)
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines, quality measures and key performance indicators
  • Ensuring compliance with client service level agreements, relevant policies, and procedures as well as FCA/SRA guidance
  • Developing and supporting business development initiatives
  • Completion of management information
  • Achieving targets/KPIs set by your Line Manager
  • Ensure efficient file management including adherence to timescales, compliance with precedents, letters, or documents on the case management system
  • Communicates risk issues to clients and the Executive team as appropriate
  • Keep up to date with all core legal developments relating to debt recovery
  • Oversees and produces complex documents, briefs, and affidavits through plain English (verbal and written communication).
  • Manages client meetings, sets expectations with clients, and leads negotiations with mínimal guidance as and when required

What experience do you need?

  • Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE experience working in a renowned firm
  • Strong desire to work in this area of law with some experience
  • Desire to work in a small team environment
  • Desire to contribute to the growth and development of a dynamic team
  • Ability to form and execute case planning and strategies
  • Good research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Keen analytical skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to influence at all levels
  • Excellent IT skills / confidence using legal software and case management (in a paperless office)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
  • Excellent client relationship and management skills

Knowledge and Skills and behaviours

  • Ability to work to deadlines/targets, prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider team
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically
  • Proactive
  • Excellent attention to detail

What we can offer you

  • 25days holiday allowance + 8 paid Bank Holidays
  • Free fruit + tea + coffee machine
  • Annual bonus scheme (achieve up to 20% of your gross annual salary through a performancebased bonus)
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular social events
  • Career progression opportunities
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