Defendant Credit Hire Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Leader for their credit hire department in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity for qualified solicitors or CILEXs to enhance their supervisory skills while working with high-profile insurer clients. The position emphasizes team management and performance reviews, ensuring compliance with internal standards and client expectations. While primarily office-based, there is potential for hybrid working based on experience. This is a fantastic chance to grow within a respected legal firm and make a significant impact on team dynamics and client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX preferred; experience considered.
• Strong litigation experience in personal injury and credit hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual performance reviews and team development.
• Communicate SLAs and KPIs to ensure high work standards.

Skills

Team Management

Litigation Experience

Personal Injury Law

Credit Hire Knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

CILEX Qualification

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Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new company
Our client is a well-respected international law firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to join their credit hire department. As this is a supervisory position, you will be required in the Birmingham office more often than not to help with the development of team members. Depending on level of experience, there may be the option for hybrid working.

Your new role
This Defendant Credit Hire Team Leader will undertake annual performance reviews to assess overall performance, progress against objectives, behavioural compliance, development, and career progression. You will be part of the induction process for new supervisors and ensure regular reviews. Successful applicants will communicate internal and external SLAs and KPIs to the team, ensuring the highest standard of work is delivered to a number of large insurer clients. Other responsibilities include absentee management, motivating the team, and collective achievement of financial targets.

What you'll need to succeed
You should be a qualified solicitor or CILEX, but those qualified by experience will also be considered. Previous team management and/or supervision experience is essential. Applicants must also have strong litigation experience in personal injury and preferably in defendant credit hire.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for solicitors and CILEXs with a strong background in personal injury litigation to gain excellent supervisory experience. You will work with a range of high-profile insurer clients. A competitive salary of up to £45,000 is available and negotiable depending on experience. This is primarily an office-based position due to managerial requirements, but depending on level of experience, there is an opportunity for hybrid working.