Head of Enforcement

Bond Turner Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday leave

Income protection

Dental plan

Critical illness cover

Death in service

Employee assistance

Onsite wellness programs

Job summary

Bond Turner is a leading law firm with offices in Liverpool and Bolton, recognised for its commitment to justice. The Head of Enforcement will lead the enforcement and recovery function, drive client satisfaction, and oversee court judgments, debt recovery strategies, and asset tracing.

You will manage a team of lawyers and support staff, shape enforcement strategy, oversee compliance with FCA, SRA and CPR, and partner with the litigation group to deliver results across high-value portfolios.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant litigation and enforcement experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure rules and enforcement mechanisms.
• Experience leading high-value enforcement portfolios and complex recoveries.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with enforcement technology platforms and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the enforcement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the enforcement team (lawyers, paralegals, support staff).
• Monitor performance targets (recoveries, timelines, cost efficiency) and ensure delivery.
• Drive innovation in enforcement processes using technology and data.
• Advise on complex enforcement strategies and oversee asset tracing and recovery efforts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (FCA, SRA, CPR).
• Provide strategic client advice and regular recovery reporting.

Skills

Enforcement leadership

Debt recovery

Insolvency

Civil procedure

Strategic thinking

Client relationship

Data analytics

Proclaim

Team management

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to ensuring access to justice for our clients and their families, providing expert legal services with a client-centered approach.

With offices in Liverpool and Bolton, we offer nationwide legal advice across a wide range of sectors.

Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, surpassing client expectations, and creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to build fulfilling and rewarding careers.

We understand that our growth as a business is driven by the success of our people. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.

The Head of Enforcement leads the firm’s enforcement and recovery function, overseeing the execution of court judgements, debt recovery strategies, asset tracing, and enforcement proceedings. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and commercial enforcement activities while driving client satisfaction and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the firm’s enforcement strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead, manage, and mentor the enforcement team (lawyers, paralegals, support staff)
• Monitor performance targets (recoveries, timelines, cost efficiency) and monitor delivery
• Drive innovation in enforcement processes, including use of technology and data

Enforcement & Recovery Management

• Oversee all enforcement actions, including:
• Part 8 procedures’
• Writs/warrants of control
• Charging orders
• Attachment of earnings orders
• Third-party debt orders
• Insolvency actions (bankruptcy/winding-up)
• Advise on complex or high-value enforcement strategies
• Supervise asset tracing and recovery efforts
• Ensure effective case progression from judgment to recovery
• Ensure all enforcement activities comply with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, SRA, CPR)
• Oversee complaints handling related to enforcement actions

Client Relationship Management

• Act as senior point of contact for clients
• Provide strategic advice on enforcement options and risks
• Deliver regular reporting on recovery performance and outcomes

Operational Performance

• Improve workflow efficiency and case management systems
• Track KPIs including recovery rates, turnaround times, and client satisfaction

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with significant experience in litigation and enforcement
• Strong technical expertise in civil procedure rules and enforcement mechanisms
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset
• Experience handling high-volume and high-value enforcement portfolios
• Previous experience with Proclaim
• Experience in debt recovery, insolvency, or asset recovery
• Familiarity with enforcement technology platforms and data analytics
• Established client relationships or business development track record
• Strategic thinking and alignment
• Leadership and people development
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and risk awareness
• Results-driven with strong accountability

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Director/ Head of Litigation
• Direct reports: Enforcement team (lawyers, paralegals, admin)

Company Values:

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

• We support
• We succeed

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links.

• 23 days holiday + your Birthday off + plus 8 bank holidays.
• Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover & death in service cover
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Free onsite weekly classes and well-being programmes.
• Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.
• Secure bike storage.
• The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.

For further enquiries relating to this vacancy please contact: [e-mail]