In-House Litigation Solicitor

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd client seeks a Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner to join its established in-house legal team, handling civil litigation with a focus on debt recovery and monetary claims. With 2+ years PQE, you will manage a varied caseload, advise internal stakeholders, and work in a hybrid setup (1-2 days in the office) across Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire.

This role offers progression, a supportive environment and opportunities to take on responsibility within a regulated

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE as a Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner.
• Experience in civil litigation, debt recovery or monetary claims advantageous.
• Good knowledge of County Court proceedings and Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house caseload of civil litigation matters including claims and defences.
• Advise internal stakeholders on debt recovery processes and policy.
• Develop case strategies in line with regulatory requirements.
• Represent the organisation at court hearings when required.
• Ensure timely progression of cases and meet court deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Debt recovery

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner to join its established in-house legal team, providing practical and commercially focused legal support across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil litigator with 2+ years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within an in-house legal environment.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on debt recovery and monetary claims, while working closely with internal stakeholders across the business.

The role is open to candidates at different stages of their post-qualified career, offering the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and develop their expertise within a supportive and established legal function.

The role offers hybrid working, with 1-2 days per week office-based, and can be based in either Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied in-house caseload of civil litigation matters, including pursued and defended claims
• Assessing evidence, prioritising claims and determining appropriate routes to settlement or judgment
• Developing and reviewing case strategies in line with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements
• Representing the organisation at court hearings where required
• Providing practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on debt recovery processes and policy
• Working closely with operational teams to support effective debt recovery activity
• Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and in accordance with court deadlines and procedures
• Managing competing priorities and providing timely, commercially focused legal advice
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisation
• Supporting knowledge sharing and team development where appropriate

About You

• 2+ years' PQE as a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner
• Experience in civil litigation, with debt recovery or monetary claims experience being advantageous
• Good knowledge of County Court proceedings and the Civil Procedure Rules
• The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, including confidence in handling difficult conversations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A pragmatic and commercial approach to legal advice
• The ability to work effectively as part of an in-house legal team
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
• Advocacy and supervision experience would be advantageous
• Experience working within a regulated environment would be beneficial
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established in-house legal team
• Interesting and varied civil litigation caseload
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in debt recovery within a regulated environment
• Close involvement with operational and commercial stakeholders
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus
• Additional wellbeing and employee support benefits
• Lifestyle discounts and savings

This role would suit a Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner with 2+ years' PQE looking to develop their career in-house, with the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, work closely with internal stakeholders and provide practical legal advice within a large and regulated organisation.