Debt Recovery NQ

Oculus Legal Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training academy

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

Established client base

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Debt Recovery Solicitor / CILEX (NQ) to join its expanding team in the North West. You will manage a busy caseload of debt recovery and civil litigation matters, delivering strategic advice to clients in finance, local authority and housing sectors.

The role offers hybrid working and strong internal support within a growth-focused firm. You will build expertise within a busy Debt Recovery and Litigation sub-team, supported by structured processes, training, and

Qualifications

• This role requires solid debt recovery or civil litigation experience or NQ+ and the ability to run a caseload independently.
• Ability to work within a hybrid model with good time management and client liaison skills.
• Commercially minded with proactive problem-solving and strong client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run a full caseload of debt recovery and civil litigation matters from instruction to enforcement.
• Advise on litigation strategy and recovery options for various clients.
• Manage matters for finance, local authority, or housing sector clients.
• Progress claims efficiently within a high-volume but structured environment.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth case progression.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX / Chartered Legal Executives

Job description

Debt Recovery Solicitor / CILEX (NQ)

Location: Wigan or Liverpool

Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid working available

Salary: Up to £47,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A modern, fast-growing Legal 500 law firm is expanding its Debt Recovery and Litigation teams following continued client growth across finance, local authority, and housing sectors. With a new Liverpool city centre office recently opened and an established Wigan base, this is an excellent time to join a business in genuine growth mode.

This is not a traditional high-street litigation role. The firm operates as a commercially focused legal services business with a strong national client base and a high-volume but well-structured workflow environment.

You will join a busy and expanding sub-team handling a steady pipeline of debt recovery litigation work, with strong internal support and clear processes in place.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of debt recovery and civil litigation matters, working within a specialist team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running a full caseload of debt recovery matters from instruction through to enforcement
• Advising on litigation strategy and recovery options
• Handling matters for key clients across finance, local authority, or housing sectors
• Progressing claims efficiently within a high-volume but structured environment
• Liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth case progression

Candidate Requirements

The firm is seeking:

• Qualified Solicitors or CILEX / Chartered Legal Executives
• Experience in debt recovery or civil litigation (NQ+)
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with good organisation and time management
• A proactive and commercially minded approach

Team & Culture

You will join a modern, commercially driven law firm with a strong reputation in debt recovery litigation and long-standing national client relationships.

• Collaborative and supportive team structure
• Strong leadership and training framework
• Clear career progression pathways
• Hybrid working model following probation (typically 1–2 days WFH)
• Flexible approach depending on candidate experience and autonomy

Benefits & Package

• Hybrid working (post-probation)
• Brand new training academy
• Workplace wellbeing programme
• Strong training and development support
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Established client base and consistent workflow

Why This Role?

This is a strong opportunity to join a growing national litigation business at a time of expansion, with a consistent caseload, structured support, and genuine scope to develop within a specialist debt recovery environment.