Hybrid Complex RTA Recoveries Legal Advisor

Carpenters Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per annum

Hybrid working model (in relevant role

2 x Volunteering days

Matched Giving - up to £250 matched

Medicash cash plan

My Medicash App

Discounts and cash back through Medic 

Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)

Pension scheme

Funded driving theory test

Wellbeing Champions network

Training and development opportunities

Funded social events

Job summary

Carpenters Group is seeking a Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor to join our expanding recoveries team in the Leeds area. You will manage a full caseload of high‑value litigated RTA recovery files, delivering high‑quality claims handling and maximising recoveries within agreed timescales to support the business.

You will collaborate with clients, insurers and external stakeholders, apply skilled negotiation, and maintain meticulous case records.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a full caseload of litigated RTA recovery or ULR claims.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with case management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of high‑value litigated recovery files using the firm’s case management system.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates on the case management system.
• Progress cases efficiently using appropriate communication methods.
• Provide professional, timely legal advice to clients with regular communication and expectation management.
• Take a commercial and practical approach to settlement negotiations and risk advice.
• Support team performance against recovery and lifecycle targets without compromising integrity.
• Liaise with sources, experts, third‑party insurers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform effectively in a target‑driven environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Case management system

MS Office

Job description

Carpenters Group is seeking a Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor to join our expanding recoveries team in the Leeds area. You will manage a full caseload of high‑value litigated RTA recovery files, delivering high‑quality claims handling and maximising recoveries within agreed timescales to support the business.

You will collaborate with clients, insurers and external stakeholders, apply skilled negotiation, and maintain meticulous case records.