Credit Hire Team Leader - Remote

SaccoMann; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an experienced Credit Hire Team Leader to manage a successful team specializing in credit hire and damage claims. The role involves overseeing performance, mentoring legal professionals, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Clear progression pathways

Professional development support

Dynamic and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in credit hire and litigation.
• Experience managing legal teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 25-30 legal professionals.
• Oversee team performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Coach and develop junior lawyers and supervisors.

Skills

Litigation

Team Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx

Job description

We are working with an excellent firm who are looking for an experienced Credit Hire Team Leader to manage their successful and expanding team. The team works across fast and multi-track credit hire and damage claims, and the position involves managing both people and performance, while also ensuring a high-quality service for a range of insurer and self-insured clients.

As a Credit Hire Team Leader, you will:

• Lead a team of 25-30 legal professionals, including direct management of 5 supervisors.
• Oversee team performance, ensuring delivery against KPIs, SLAs and financial metrics.
• Maintain a small personal caseload while also stepping in to support with claims handling and queries when needed.
• Coach and develop junior lawyers and supervisors, including regular reviews, performance discussions, and day-to-day support.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, strong case progression, and high-quality client service delivery.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across the team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and capacity planning in partnership with senior stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx, ideally with 5+ years' experience.
• Strong litigation background - credit hire, liability, hire, and damage knowledge preferred.
• Prior experience managing or supervising legal teams.
• Commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage budgets and financial targets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to leaf and inspire a high-performing team.
• Defendant background preferred but not essential.

What's on offer:

• Salary circa £60000.
• Private medical insurance, income protection, and other great benefits.
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility.
• Clear progression pathways and professional development support.
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

If you are an experienced Credit Hire Team Leader, who is interested in this remote role in a highly ranked firm, apply today. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role on 01618714759 or [e-mail].