Credit Hire / Damage Team Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm is seeking a Credit Hire / Damages Team Manager for their Watford office. The role involves managing a team of solicitors while handling your own caseload. With a hybrid working structure of 2 days at home and a competitive salary of up to £60,000, this position is ideal for those seeking career advancement.

Benefits

Hybrid working structure

Competitive salary

Bonus dependent on experience

Qualifications

• 5 years' relevant experience in credit hire or supervisory roles.
• Ability to progress own caseload of fast and multi-track files.
• Applicants from claimant and defendant backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management of 5 individuals and a broader team of 25-30.
• Undertake performance reviews and manage team inductions.
• Handle a reduced caseload of circa 25 credit hire files.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Litigation

Credit hire knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Job description

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Credit Hire / Damage Team Manager, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Hays

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
Our client is a highly-regarded international firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for a Credit Hire / Damages Team Manager to join their Birmingham office on a hybrid basis. You will oversee a team of credit hire fee earners alongside running your own reduced caseload.
Your new role
This Credit Hire / Damages Team Manager role will see you responsible for the direct line management of 5 individuals, including supervisors, junior supervisors, and lawyers, and will oversee a team of 25-30. You will undertake annual and interim performance reviews to review overall performance, progress against targets, behavioural compliance, development and career opportunities. Alongside this, you will handle your own reduced caseload of circa 25 fast and multi-track credit hire files and will cover sickness/absence in the team. You will cascade information, manage absences, and induct new supervisors into the team.
What you'll need to succeed
You should be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive but the firm may also consider those qualified by experience. You must have 5 years' relevant experience in credit hire and/or supervisory roles. You must be able to progress your own caseload of fast and multi-track credit hire files. Applicants from claimant and defendant backgrounds are welcome, but those with defendant experience are preferable. Supervisory and litigation experience is essential.
What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced credit hire solicitors/lawyers with previous supervisory experience looking to further that experience at a well-run firm. You can expect a hybrid working structure of 2 days WFH and a competitive salary of up to £60,000 + bonus dependent on experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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