Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor

Clayton Legal; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension & life assurance

Medicash wellbeing

Volunteering & charity matching

Training & development

Social events

Dress for your day

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor to join its team in the United Kingdom. You will manage a full caseload of high-value litigated recovery files and provide timely legal advice to clients.

The role requires strong negotiation, commercial awareness and the ability to work with stakeholders to maximise recoveries. Hybrid working is offered where applicable, with a focus on high-quality service and meeting lifecycle targets.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated recovery files, ideally RTA/ULR.
• Ability to manage high-value files and deliver timely client outcomes.
• Strong negotiation, communication and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of high-value litigated recovery files.
• Update files promptly throughout the lifecycle.
• Progress cases with effective communication and litigation strategies.
• Provide professional legal advice to clients.
• Maintain regular client communication and manage expectations.
• Approach settlements with sound commercial judgement.
• Collaborate to achieve team recovery targets and maintain quality.
• Liaise with sources, experts, insurers and key stakeholders.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Skills

Litigation recovery

RTA/ULR claims

Negotiation skills

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Client communication

Time management

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our growing Complex Recoveries team

Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in litigated RTA recovery or ULR claims who enjoys working on high-value, complex cases and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

You'll manage a full caseload of high-volume, high-value litigated recovery claims, typically over £,, using your legal expertise, negotiation skills, and commercial judgement to maximise recoveries and progress cases efficiently.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a full caseload of high-value litigated recovery files using our case management system
• Ensuring files are accurately and promptly updated throughout the claim's lifecycle
• Progressing cases efficiently through appropriate communication and litigation strategies
• Providing professional and timely legal advice to clients
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and managing expectations effectively
• Taking a practical and commercial approach to settlement negotiations and risk assessment
• Working collaboratively to support team recovery and lifecycle targets, while maintaining integrity and quality
• Liaising with sources, experts, third-party insurers, and other key stakeholders
• Working effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing a full caseload of litigated RTA recovery or ULR claims - essential
• A good working knowledge of liability issues, including the Road Traffic Act and Article
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Experience working in a customer or stakeholder-focused environment
• A strong commitment to delivering a high-quality service to clients and colleagues
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively against targets

Most importantly, you'll combine strong legal knowledge with commercial awareness, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

What' on offer

• days' annual leave
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Pension and life assurance
• Medicash cash plan and wellbeing support
• Volunteering and matched charity giving
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events
• Dress for your day policy

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Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor Liverpool