Debt Recovery Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Workplace wellbeing programme

Comprehensive training and development

Career progression opportunities

National client base with varied casel

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in the UK is seeking a Debt Recovery Solicitor / CILEX to manage a portfolio of debt recovery and civil litigation matters. The role supports national clients across finance, housing and local authorities, with hybrid working after probation and a clear progression path.

You will handle matters from instruction to enforcement, advise clients on recovery strategies, and work with a well-established team in a modern, client-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX).
• Candidates with experience in debt recovery or civil litigation (NQ+).
• Lawyers who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Individuals who are organised, proactive and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of debt recovery claims through the full litigation lifecycle.
• Advising clients on recovery strategies and the most effective litigation approach.
• Acting for clients across the finance, housing and local authority sectors.
• Progressing matters efficiently within a structured, process-driven environment.
• Working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure cases progress smoothly and deadlines are met.

Skills

Debt recovery

Civil litigation

Caseload management

Client advisory

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEX qualification

Job description

Debt Recovery Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)

Location: Wigan or Liverpool

Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

The Opportunity

An ambitious Legal 500 law firm is continuing to grow its Debt Recovery and Litigation practice in response to increasing instructions from clients within the finance, housing and local authority sectors.

With an established office in Wigan and a recently opened Liverpool city centre office, this is an exciting opportunity to join a firm investing heavily in its continued expansion.

This role offers something different from a traditional private practice litigation position. The firm operates a modern, commercially focused legal services model, delivering high-volume litigation for a national client base through efficient systems and well-established processes.

You'll become part of a specialist team managing a consistent flow of debt recovery matters, supported by experienced colleagues and strong operational infrastructure.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for their own portfolio of debt recovery and civil litigation files from instruction through to enforcement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of debt recovery claims through the full litigation lifecycle.
• Advising clients on recovery strategies and the most effective litigation approach.
• Acting for clients across the finance, housing and local authority sectors.
• Progressing matters efficiently within a structured, process-driven environment.
• Working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure cases progress smoothly and deadlines are met.

About You

The firm is keen to hear from:

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX).
• Candidates with experience in debt recovery or civil litigation (NQ+).
• Lawyers who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Individuals who are organised, proactive and commercially aware.

The Team

You'll join a well-established litigation team within a modern Legal 500 practice known for its expertise in debt recovery and its long-standing relationships with national clients.

The firm offers:

• A collaborative and supportive working culture.
• Excellent leadership and ongoing mentoring.
• Clearly defined progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working following probation, typically one to two days working from home each week.
• Flexibility based on experience and level of autonomy.

Benefits

• Hybrid working after probation.
• Workplace wellbeing programme.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Established national client base providing a consistent and varied caseload.