Litigation Solicitor

Altrincham | 5+ PQE | Leadership Opportunity | Excellent Benefits |

Are you an experienced solicitor specialising in debt recovery, insolvency, or commercial litigation seeking a step into a leadership role? This is an excellent chance to join a reputable firm where your expertise can truly make a difference, overseeing strategic debt recovery operations within a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the firm

The organisation boasts a long-standing reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially-focused legal advice tailored to diverse business needs. Renowned for its collaborative culture, the firm fosters professional development, offering high-quality work alongside genuine career progression opportunities. Its flexible approach enables a healthy work-life balance, making it an attractive place to grow your legal career.

About the role

Your role will focus on leading the debt recovery function, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring clients receive a proactive, commercially aware service. You will be instrumental in developing recovery strategies, maintaining high service standards, and nurturing ongoing client relationships.

This leadership position will involve:

  • Supervising debt recovery matters from pre-action to enforcement
  • Developing maximising recovery strategies
  • Monitoring team performance and service standards
  • Handling County Court Claims, Winding Up Petitions, Bankruptcy Proceedings, and High Court Enforcement cases
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members

The ideal candidate

  • Has 5+ years PQE or equivalent in debt recovery, litigation, or insolvency
  • Possesses solid knowledge of enforcement processes and recovery procedures
  • Demonstrates previous supervisory or management experience, or ambition to progress into such a role
  • Holds excellent communication and client management skills
  • Maintains a commercial, solutions-driven approach within a legal environment
  • Experience with specialist debt recovery systems would be advantageous but is not essential

What's In It For You

  • A genuine leadership position within a growing and reputable team
  • High-quality, varied work with real development prospects
  • Competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • A supportive, collaborative working culture grounded in excellence and development

If you are ready to take a step forward in your legal career and lead within a forward-thinking organisation, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff at jenny.vickerstaff@saccomann.com. We look forward to hearing from you.