Banking Litigation Solicitor

Lewis Paige; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybride; GBP 47 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Generous leave

Pension plan

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Team environment

Résumé du poste

Our client, a well-established UK law firm, seeks a Banking Litigation Solicitor to join its Newcastle team. This role suits New Qualified Solicitors or those with post-qualification experience, focusing on banking disputes, debt recovery, and commercial litigation.

You will work within a supportive team, with guidance and increasing responsibility as you grow. Hybrid working is offered, plus a strong training and development path.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• NQ status or post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to litigation, dispute resolution, banking litigation or debt recovery.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive, organised and commercially minded.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of banking litigation and debt recovery matters with supervision.
• Advise banks, lenders and financial institutions on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Handle secured debt recovery proceedings and related processes.
• Prepare and draft court documents, pleadings and correspondence.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue commercially effective resolutions.
• Attend court hearings and client meetings as needed.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborate with senior solicitors and other team members.

Connaissances

NQ status

Litigation experience

Drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Formation

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

NQ status or PQE

Description du poste

Banking Litigation Solicitor – NQ+

Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary:
£47,000 to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Working Arrangement:
Hybrid – Work from Home 1–2 Days per Week

An Excellent Opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to Develop a Career in Banking Litigation

Are you a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to build your career in litigation? Or perhaps you're already gaining experience in dispute resolution and are ready for your next challenge?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected UK law firm, is looking to recruit a Banking Litigation Solicitor to join its specialist team in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to work alongside experienced legal professionals, gain exposure to high-quality litigation matters and represent some of the UK's leading banks and financial institutions.

Applications are particularly welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors (NQs), although candidates with additional post-qualification experience will also be considered.

The Role

Working within a successful and supportive Banking Litigation team, you will handle a varied caseload involving banking disputes, secured debt recovery and commercial litigation.

You’ll benefit from ongoing guidance and professional development, with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility as your experience and confidence grow.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of banking litigation and debt recovery matters, with appropriate supervision and support.
• Advising banks, lenders and financial institutions on litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Handling secured debt recovery proceedings and associated legal processes.
• Preparing and drafting court documents, pleadings and legal correspondence.
• Negotiating settlements and working towards commercially effective resolutions.
• Attending court hearings and client meetings where appropriate.
• Building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Working collaboratively with senior solicitors and other members of the litigation team.

About You

We are particularly interested in hearing from Newly Qualified Solicitors who have gained experience in litigation during their training contract, although solicitors with more extensive experience are equally encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England and Wales.
• NQ status or relevant post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to litigation, dispute resolution, banking litigation or debt recovery, either during a training contract or in a qualified role.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• A genuine interest in developing specialist expertise in banking and financial litigation.
• Previous banking litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential, particularly for NQ candidates who can demonstrate a solid foundation in general litigation and a willingness to learn.

What's on Offer?

Our client recognises the importance of supporting and developing its people and offers an attractive package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Additional employee benefits and discounts.
• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive team environment.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established law firm with an impressive client portfolio and a strong reputation within the banking and financial services sector